Bengaluru FC became the first Indian club to qualify for the final of a continental tournament after they defeated defending champions Johor Darul Ta'zim in the semifinals on 4-2 aggregate last month.
They will face Air Force Club of Iraq in the summit showdown in Doha tomorrow.
"This final is the biggest game of my club career and there are no second thoughts on that. But more importantly, it means so much to Indian football too. The club and the country has caught the attention of Asian football and there should be no turning back from here," Chhetri told PTI in an interview today.
"We have created history by becoming the first side to make the final and in a day we have a chance to go one step further. But whatever the result, this is a big occasion and a feat that should inspire the country."
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The 32-year-old striker had urged the country to support the Blues unitedly ahead of their crucial second leg semifinal at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium, and India responded to his call wholeheartedly.
"It was amazing to watch the whole country come together to back us in our bid to make the final and I hope it stays the same way now.
Before this, the farthest an Indian club had advanced in a continental tournament was the two AFC Cup semifinal appearances by Dempo in 2008 and East Bengal in 2013.
Chhetri has been at the forefront of his club's march to the final of the tournament, scoring twice in the second leg of the last-four stage game, as well as its triumphs in domestic competition. But he remains modest about his ability to find the target consistently.
"That said, I've been surrounded by fantastic coaches, staff and teammates who are all working hard and pushing in the same direction. It makes things easier for me," Chhetri said, giving credit to his team-mates and the support staff.
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