New Delhi, July 11 -- The Indian football team will make a historic trip to New Zealand to play two international friendlies later this year, the New Zealand Football announced on Saturday. The matches will be held on November 12 and 15, during the FIFA International Match Window.

The India vs New Zealand football matches were announced as a part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the Kiwi land and will form part of a series of sporting events to celebrate '100 Years of Unity Through Sport' between both nations.

While the first game will be played at the Go Media Stadium in Auckland, the second will be held at the One New Zealand Stadium in Christchurch. The tour will also mark the India's first-ever visit to New Zealand and the...