AFC U-17 Asian Cup: Bibiano Fernandes declares 23-member India squad
The India U-17 side played their last training game in Germany yesterday.
India U-17 Men's National Team Head Coach Bibiano Fernandes, on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, announced a 23-member squad for the AFC U-17 Asian Cup Thailand 2023.
The India U-17s have been training in Spain and Germany for the last month and a half, and have played preparatory matches against the youth teams of Atlético de Madrid, CD Leganés, Real Madrid CF, Getafe CF, VfB Stuttgart, SSV Reutlingen, FC Augsburg and TSV Schwaben Augsburg, registering five wins, four losses and a draw.
The team will travel to Thailand on June 1, and are set to face Vietnam (June 17), Uzbekistan (June 20) and Japan (June 23) in Group D in Pathum Thani and Bangkok.
Speaking ahead of the team’s departure, India U-17 head coach Bibiano Fernandes said, “We have had a very fruitful time in Spain and Germany, and the boys got to play a number of top teams in these two countries. We also got some good training sessions with the coaches at Atletico Madrid, Stuttgart, and Augsburg, which was a good learning experience for the boys. Now it’s time to focus on the road ahead as we head to Thailand for the AFC U-17 Asian Cup.”
The 23-member Indian squad for the AFC U17 Asian Cup Thailand 2023 is as follows
GOALKEEPERS: Sahil, Julfikar Gazi, Pranav Sundarraman.
DEFENDERS: Ricky Meetei Haobam, Surajkumar Singh Ngangbam, Mukul Panwar, Malemngamba Singh Thokchom, Pramveer, Dhanajit Ashangbam.
MIDFIELDERS: Vanlalpeka Guite, Danny Meitei Laishram, Gurnaj Singh Grewal, Korou Singh Thingujam, Lalpekhlua, Rohen Singh Chaphamayum, Omang Dodum, Faizan Waheed, Akash Tirkey, Prachit Vishwas Naik Gaonkar.
FORWARDS: Thanglalsoun Gangte, Shashwat Panwar, Gogocha Chungkham, Lemmet Tangvah.
Head Coach: Bibiano Fernandes.
Latest News
- This was the hardest ever season for me as a coach, says Kerala Blasters coach Ivan Vukomanovic
- ISL 2023-24 Playoffs: Odisha FC vs Kerala Blasters: Report & Highlights
- ISL 2023-24: Odisha FC outwit Kerala Blasters in another 'comeback' masterclass
- We're going to fight till the end, announces Sergio Lobera after victory over Kerala Blasters
- 'LOB-ERA' - Odisha FC fans laud Kerala Blasters triumph in ISL 2023-24 playoffs
Editor Picks
- Top 10 goalkeepers with most clean sheets in Champions League history
- Top 10 most profitable academies in football world
- Top 10 longest penalty shootouts in football history
- Top 10 footballers to score vital goal against their former club
- Top 10 football players to score & celebrate against their former club