A Mumbai-based YouTuber Nikunj, who runs a YouTube channel ‘Be YouNick’ has booked a full stand and now is giving away free tickets to fans at the Mumbai Football Arena where India is set to take on host Kenya. The clash will mark skipper Sunil Chhetri‘s landmark 100th appearance for the country.
The YouTuber has booked the whole stand no 4 at the Mumbai Football Arena after Chhetri posted a video requesting his countrymen to watch and support Indian football which is undergoing a transformation with brilliant performances off-late.
Fans across the country are coming together for ace striker’s record 100th game. A video of Chhetri requesting his fans for support went viral on social media but besides him, big names in the sporting arena such as Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli posted their respective videos in Chhetri’s support. And well, it looks like the fans are doing their bit for the love of the game. Initiatives like ‘fill the stadium’ challenge and ‘be there for Chhetri,’ has been doing rounds on social media.
Talking about the match, India is favourite against Kenya who heads into the game on the back of a 2-1 win against New Zealand. On the other hand, India was fantastic against Chinese Taipei. India beat Chinese Taipei 5-0 making a solid start to their Intercontinental Cup campaign.