[1] India entered the tournament as reigning champions after winning the 2009 Nehru Cup at the Ambedkar Stadium.

[2] However they also came into the tournament following an all defeat performance at the 2012 AFC Challenge Cup but they also came into the tournament with an added optimism as India got a new head coach in Dutchman Wim Koevermans.

[4] India opened the tournament with a victory against Syria by beating them 2–1.

[7] India finished the group stage campaign with a loss against Cameroon in a match that did not matter as both teams were already through to the Final.

[8] Cameroon opened their Nehru Cup campaign on 24 August playing out a draw against Syria 2–2.