{"id":3048,"date":"2012-03-07T11:11:26","date_gmt":"2012-03-07T11:11:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/indiansportsnews.co.in\/?p=3048"},"modified":"2012-03-07T11:11:26","modified_gmt":"2012-03-07T11:11:26","slug":"we-stay-capable-of-winning-the-afc-challenge-cup-nabi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indiansportsnews.co.in\/?p=3048","title":{"rendered":"We stay capable of winning the AFC Challenge Cup: Nabi"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"images\/football\/syed-nabi.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"We stay capable of winning the AFC Challenge Cup: Nabi\" width=\"200\" style=\"float: left; margin: 6px;\" \/>National Football Team vice-captain Syed Rahim Nabi stays a versatile player. As India get ready to make a mark at the AFC Challenge Cup, Nabi spoke at length about his role, the preparation and other relevant issues. <strong>EXCERPTS:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Q. How successful was the Preparatory Camp in Dubai?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Preparatory Camp played a very important part in our preparation. We are a young team and there are quite a few first timers in the squad. The Camp gave them opportunity to settle down with the team and understand each other.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q. Youngsters like Gurjinder Kumar and Adil Khan would be there with you for the first time. How do you make them comfortable?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s not that I stay unaware of them and vice-versa. We have played against each other at the Club-level many times. Gelling won\u2019t be a problem. In fact, they are already an integral part of the squad.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q. What\u2019s the role of International Friendlies prior to such a Championship?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>International Friendly definitely gives you the confidence required to play at the highest level. They play a major role. The exposure certainly helps.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q. How confident are you as far as India\u2019s preparation is concerned?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Football is not an individual game \u2013 it\u2019s a team game. One can\u2019t win matches depending on one individual. And as far as I am concerned, I will try my level best and give 100 percent. We have a fairly good chance to win the title.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q. How would you rate Tajikistan \u2013 India\u2019s first opponent?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I think we have a psychological advantage against them as we defeated them in final in Delhi. But nothing can be taken for granted. We need to be cautious as we have been drawn in a very tough group.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q. What\u2019s your message for the fans back home on Holi?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>On behalf of the team, I wish all a Happy Holi. We need their support and prayers so that we can give our best for the country. This is one of the most important tournaments for us.<br \/><strong><br \/>By Upender Singh<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"images\/football\/syed-nabi.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"We stay capable of winning the AFC Challenge Cup: Nabi\" width=\"200\" style=\"float: left; margin: 6px;\" \/>National Football Team vice-captain Syed Rahim Nabi stays a versatile player. 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