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Williams, Bharti give up foreign citizenship to join India camp
Orissa POST
|November 08, 2025
AIFF opens door for Indian-origin overseas-based- players to play for the Blue Tigers
In what could mark a new beginning for Indian football, the game's national federation AIFF has roped in two overseas-based players ~ Ryan Williams and Abneet Bharti ~ for the national camp ahead of the AFC Asian Cup qualifier against Bangladesh in Dhaka November 18.
The move reflects a bold shift in approach by the federation, opening the door for Indian-origin players and those willing to give up foreign citizenship to represent the country.
If cleared, both players will join the squad in Dhaka for the November 18 qualifier in a development that could open the door for many more such aspirants and signal a new, inclusive phase for Indian football.
This story is from the November 08, 2025 edition of Orissa POST.
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