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Why is Sandesh Jhingan wearing mask in FC Goa vs Al Nassr ACL 2 clash?

FC Goa defender Sandesh Jhingan is playing with a facial mask in the Indian club’s AFC Champions League 2 match against Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr on Wednesday at Fatorda Stadium in Goa.
The India international is playing with the protective mask, following his cheekbone fracture suffered during India’s CAFA Nations Cup 2025 match against Iran.
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This is one of the most high-profile continental match in the Goan club’s history.
Al Nassr features many global stars, though Portuguese captain Cristiano Ronaldo did not make the trip to India. However, other big names are with the squad, including Sadio Mane, Joao Felix, and Kingsley Coman.
Published on Oct 22, 2025




