Head coach Bibiano Fernandes announces India's squad for AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026
New Delhi [India], May 1 (ANI): India U17 men's national team head coach Bibiano Fernandes, on Friday, named the 23-member squad for the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026.
The Blue Colts are currently in Doha, Qatar, where they have played Qatar in two friendly matches (1-1 and 0-0) behind closed doors, and will travel to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on May 3, as per a press release.
India have been drawn in Group D, alongside Australia and Uzbekistan. The fourth team in the group, DPR Korea, have withdrawn from the tournament, making it a three-team group. Bibiano's boys play Australia on May 6 and Uzbekistan on May 10.
India's squad for the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026:
Goalkeepers: Alok Nishad, Manashjyoti Baruah, Rajrup Sarkar.
Defenders: Abhishek Kumar Mondal, Indra Rana Magar, Korou Meitei Konthoujam, Lawmsangzuala, Lesvin Rebelo, Md Aimaan Bin, Shubham Poonia.
Midfielders: Dallalmuon Gangte, Denny Singh Wangkhem, Diamond Singh Thokchom, Moosa Ashiq Sofi, Nitishkumar Meitei Yengkhom.
Forwards: Adil Aman A, Azlaan Shah Kh, Gunleiba Wangkheirakpam, Heeranganba Seram, Rahan Ahmed, Raj Singh Wahengbam, Washington Singh Ngangom, Yuvraj Kadam.
Head Coach: Bibiano Fernandes. (ANI)
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