Hosts India has entered final of inter continental cup football tournament.

India edged Vanuatu 1-0 to book their place in the Hero Intercontinental Cup Final on Monday, June 12, 2023, at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar.

India skipper Sunil Chhetri scored the match winner in 86th minute.

Earlier in the day, Mongolia held Lebanon to a goalless draw after a gritty defensive display, which meant three points for India were enough to seal their final berth.

India are grouped with Nepal, Pakistan and Kuwait in SAFF championship that starts from June 21 in Bangalore.