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India v/s Kenya: Twitter hails Sunil Chhetri and 'Men in Blue' for Intercontinental Cup title win

Some reactions following India's 2-0 win against Kenya in the finals of the Intercontinental Cup 2018.

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India beat Kenya 2-0 at the Mumbai Football Arena on Sunday to lift the Intercontinental Cup 2018. Indian captain Sunil Chhetri scored twice, in the 7th and 28th minute, as he led his side to a comfortable win. 

Indian fans on Twitter congratulated the team specially the hero of the match Chhetri. 

Here are some reactions following India's 2-0 win against Kenya in the finals of the Intercontinental Cup 2018:

Sports minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore was one of the first to congratulate the team on their victory.

Union minister Kiren Rijiju said, "India is no more a minnow football team. Congrats @IndianFootball for winning Intercontinental Cup 2018 & @chetrisunil11 for equalling Messi's record of 64 goals in international matches!!! Proud moment for every Indian"

Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar tweeted: "Splendid performance from the #MenInBlue. Keep it up, @chetrisunil11 and the @IndianFootball team. You guys totally deserved this victory. Our support will always continue to be with you. #INDvKEN"

Virender Sehwag also praised the team: "Thank you @chetrisunil11 for giving the country so much to cherish. You were inspirational and I am sure this #IntercontinentalCup victory will help in ensuring that you guys play in a jam packed stadium . Congratulations @IndianFootball #INDvKEN"

Premier League Tottenham Hotspur also congratulated Team India.

Skipper Chhetri's club side Bengaluru FC also joined in the fun.

Cricketer Mohammad Kaif tweeted: "Congratulations India on winning the #IntercontinentalCup in style. The captain @chetrisunil11 led from the front in style @IndianFootball #INDvKEN"

Tennis ace Sania Mirza tweeted: "Yeahhhh Team @IndianFootball well done boys .."

Abhishek Bachchan wrote: "Champions!!!! Well done @IndianFootball for a great win. And well done to the supporters that turned up and sang throughout. Unbelievable atmosphere!"

Actor Ranveer Singh also congratulated the team: "So proud of the boys in blue! Took it all the way ! @chetrisunil11 leading from the front and bringing glory to @IndianFootball ! Brilliant ! #Champions #JaiHind #INDvKEN"

Actor Esha Gupta wrote: "So proud of our boys. Congratulations team India, and thank you our boys in blue for winning us the Intercontinental cup 2018"

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