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| Full name | Andaman and Nicobar football team | ||
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| Ground | Netaji Stadium | ||
| Owner | Andaman and Nicobar Football Association | ||
| Head coach | Suman Ghoshal | ||
| League | Santosh Trophy | ||
| 2023–24 | Group stage | ||
The Andaman and Nicobar football team is an Indian football team representing Andaman and Nicobar Islands in Indian state football competitions including the Santosh Trophy. [1]
The following 22 players were called for the 2022–23 Santosh Trophy. [2]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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