India centre-back Sandesh Jhingan has suffered a cheekbone fracture in the course of the CAFA Nations Cup 2025 match between India and Iran on the Hisor Central Stadium in Tajikistan, the All India Soccer Federation (AIFF) and FC Goa mentioned in a joint assertion on Friday. Jhingan was dominated out of the rest of the match on Wednesday after the setback.
The 32-year-old is at the moment underneath “skilled medical care” in Goa, as per the assertion.
“The All India Soccer Federation (AIFF) and FC Goa categorical their full assist for Sandesh Jhingan, who sustained a cheekbone fracture whereas on nationwide responsibility with the Senior Indian Males’s Nationwide Workforce. Sandesh is underneath skilled medical care in Goa, and his restoration and rehabilitation are being intently monitored,” the assertion learn.
“AIFF and FC Goa stay absolutely aligned in guaranteeing Sandesh receives the very best remedy and each assist required throughout this era. The AIFF reaffirms its dedication to all the time stand by gamers and golf equipment at any time when accidents happen on nationwide responsibility, extending full care and help. Our collective efforts are centered on serving to Sandesh return to the sector safely and on the earliest. The AIFF thanks FC Goa for his or her understanding on the matter,” it added.
Jhingan was a significant cog for the Males in Blue within the occasion, because the central defender scored the successful aim towards Tajikistan within the opener. India then misplaced to World No. 20 Iran 0-3 after holding them to 0-0 within the first half earlier than taking part in a goalless draw towards Afghanistan within the final group match.
The CAFA Nations Cup 2025, occurring in Tajikistan, is newly-annointed head coach Khalid Jamil’s first task.
Regardless of successful only one match in three group-stage video games, India have certified for the third-place playoff match as they completed second in Group B with 4 factors, whereas Iran was positioned first with seven factors through two wins from three matches. Host Tajikistan are third whereas Afghanistan have been fourth with 0 factors.