MIFA side continues ConIFA cup buildup
The Manx International Football Alliance's team, Ellan Vannin, continue their preparations for the ConIFA World Football Cup today.
They've got a friendly against Panjab FA, who are currently the top-ranked side in ConIFA, and represent the Punjabi diaspora.
The match is taking place at Sandbach United FC's ground, north east of Crewe.
MIFA's Malcolm Blackburn says it could prove to be a tough test, depending on the side selected by their opponents:
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