Durand Cup : 2023

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What is Durand Cup 2023 ?

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Durand Football Tournament, commonly known as Durand Cup

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Durand Cup is an annual domestic football competition of India which was first held in Shimla in 1888

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The 2023 Durand Cup, also known as IndianOil Durand Cup due to sponsorship ties with Indian Oil Corporation

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The 2023 Durand Cup is the 132nd edition of the Durand Cup, the oldest football tournament in Asia.

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And this is the second edition as it was supported by the Asian Football Confederation

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This number of teams is an increase from the previous year's 20, and they are distributed into six groups, each consisting of four teams.

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