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India are preparing for AFC U17 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2027 Qualifiers.
The India U17 men’s national football team will begin their two-match friendly series against Myanmar today, October 4, as the Blue Colts step up their preparations for the AFC U17 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2027 Qualifiers.
Mehrajuddin Wadoo’s side will face Myanmar at the StarCity Sports Club in Thanlyin, with kick-off scheduled for 2 PM IST. The two teams will meet again at the same venue on October 7. Both fixtures will be played behind closed doors.
The Blue Colts began their preparatory camp under Wadoo in Margao, Goa, in September. The Myanmar double-header marks their first international friendly assignment since the start of the camp.
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Wadoo has named a 22-player squad for the two matches as India continue to build towards the qualifiers.
Myanmar will provide a useful test for the India U17, having also qualified for the AFC U17 Asian Cup 2026. The two teams are familiar with each other, having faced off twice in Yangon earlier this year.
India won the first encounter 2-1, while the second fixture ended in a goalless draw.
The upcoming matches will give Wadoo an opportunity to assess his squad and work on different aspects of the team’s game before the qualifiers in November.
India U17 face Malaysia, Palestine, Singapore and Guam
India have been placed in Group E of the AFC U17 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2027 Qualifiers alongside hosts Malaysia, Palestine, Singapore and Guam.
The qualifiers will take place in Kuala Lumpur from November 11 to 20. India will begin their campaign against Singapore on November 11 before facing Guam on November 14.
India U17 will then take on Palestine on November 17 before completing their group-stage campaign against hosts Malaysia on November 20.
With the qualifiers approaching, the two games against Myanmar will provide India with valuable international preparation as Wadoo looks to fine-tune his squad for the challenge in Malaysia.
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