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War Elephants ‘intent to beat’ rivals

All Stars coach Mano Polking, left, and Thailand boss Akira Nishino bump fists at Friday’s press conference.

Thailand coach Akira Nishino hopes the War Elephants will beat a Thai League All Stars side in a friendly match on Saturday.

The game, which will take place at Rajamangala National Stadium at 4pm, will be televised live on Thai Rath TV (32).

As it is difficult for Thailand to host an international match due to the Covid-19 pandemic and travel restrictions, the national team can only play with a local side.

“Although this is just a friendly match, our intention is to beat them,” Nishino told a press conference yesterday.

The Japanese said he could not get the best players he wanted due to several factors.

“At least, our 24 players are injury-free,” he said. “The Thai League All Stars side have…

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