India U17 men gear up for Qatar friendlies in Doha
Blue Colts will play against Qatar U17 on April 25th and 28th
The Indian U17 men’s team will play two friendly matches against Qatar on April 25 and 28, 2026, in Doha, Qatar. As the AFC U17 Asian Cup is on the line next, the young pilgrims will be eager to secure two valuable wins over Qatar.
The friendlies, India’s last two preparatory games before the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026, will be played behind closed doors. Both matches will kick off at 21:30 IST.
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The Blue Colts are currently in Thailand to play two friendlies against the United Arab Emirates, the first of which they won 1-0 on Friday. After the second game on Tuesday, Bibiano Fernandes’ side will depart for Doha on April 22.
They will travel from Doha to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on April 30. In the AFC U17 Asian Cup, the Blue Colts will take on Australia on May 6, Uzbekistan on May 10 and DPR Korea on May 13 in Group D.
The entire 24-member Blue Colts’ squad will travel to Doha. The final 23-member squad for the Asian Cup will be announced closer to the tournament.
India U17 men’s friendlies schedule in Doha21:30 IST, April 25: Qatar vs India21:30 IST, April 28: Qatar vs India
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Rohit Mistri is a sports journalist from Kolkata with over two years of experience in the field. He has extensively covered Indian football, including major tournaments such as the Calcutta Football League and the Indian Super League. His work spans on-ground reporting, match coverage, and in-depth storytelling, along with interviews of prominent sporting personalities. Rohit brings strong communication skills and a deep passion for sports narratives to everything he writes.