India announce squad for SAFF U-17 Championship 2022

The Blue Colts begin their campaign against Bhutan on September 5.

Indian U-17 team head Coach Bibiano Fernandes has named a 23-member squad for the SAFF U-17 Championship which kicks off in Colombo on September 5, 2022.

“The boys have worked so hard over the months. They are excited. They are hitting the ground with high levels of intensity and motivation,” said Bibiano.

India begin their campaign against Bhutan on September 5. The final is slated for September 14.

“We believe this batch has what it takes to outdo what the previous two batches achieved. Our short-term aim is to win the SAFF U17 Championship and qualify for the AFC U17 Championships as group leaders,” the coach stated.

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India are the defending champions. The young Blue colts beat Nepal 7-0 to win the previous edition in 2019. Apart from India and hosts Sri Lanka, Maldives, Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan are the other teams participating in the tournament.

India are placed in Group B along with Nepal and Bhutan. Hosts Sri Lanka, Maldies and Bangladesh are in Group A. The top two teams from each group advance to the semis. The final is slated to take place on September 14.

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India's squad for SAFF U-17 Championship

GOALKEEPERS: Sahil, Julfikar Gazi, Tajamul Islam.

DEFENDERS: Ricky Meetei, Mukul Panwar, Manjot Singh Dhami, Balkaran Singh, Suraj Kumar Singh, Chandan Yadav.

MIDFIELDERS: Gurnaj Singh Grewal, Korou Singh, Lalpekhlua, Vanlalpeka Guite, Boby Singh, Malemngamba Singh Thokchom, Huzafah Ahmad Dar, Ngarin Shaiza, Danny Meitei, Lalhmingchhuanga Fanai, Faizan Waheed, Obed Mangminhao Haokip.

FORWARDS: Thanglalsoun Gangte, Aman.

India's fixtures in SAFF U-17 Championship

September 5: Bhutan vs India (IST 3.30 pm)September 9: India vs Nepal (IST 3.30 pm)September 12: Semi-finals (IST 3.30 pm and 8 pm)September 14: Final (IST 7 pm)

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