India U-20 vs Singapore U-20 Preview - Team News, lineups | International friendly

India registered a 3-0 win over Singapore in the first friendly

The India U-20 men’s football team are all set to take on Singapore U-20 men’s football team in the second and final friendly match as they gear up for the AFC U-20 Asian Cup Qualifiers. This friendly will be played on 6th August and will be played behind closed doors at the Centre for Sports Excellence, Bengaluru at 7:30 pm IST.

The Blue Tigers registered a solid 3-0 win over Singapore in the first friendly match which was played on 3rd August. Rishi Singh Ningthoukhongjam and Singamayum Shami netted the first two goals before the visitors scored an own goal late in the second half.

FULL TIME!! 🇮🇳🇸🇬The India U-20 men’s team defeated Singapore 3-0 in the first of two closed-door friendly matches at the Centre for Sports Excellence in Bengaluru on Monday, August 3, 2026.Rishi Singh Ningthoukhongjam (45+2’) and Singamayum Shami (63’) netted the first two… pic.twitter.com/rBpvWU8kpQ

— Khel Now (@KhelNow) August 3, 2026

In this article we take a look at the match preview of this second friendly between India U-20 and Singapore U-20.

The Stakes

India U-20

The second friendly against Singapore U-20 team carries significant value for Mahesh Gawali’s side. The AFC U-20 Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers is just around the corner and every match ahead of that will be key for the entire team. The Blue Colts are placed in Group B alongside, Uzbekistan, Syria and Bangladesh in the qualification phase.

The Blue Colts must target to build a team combination and chemistry in this friendly and give chances to every player to prove themselves

Singapore U-20

For Singapore U-20, the second friendly is an opportunity to reevaluate themselves and get back from a crushing defeat to India. While the result is secondary, the match offers Singapore a chance to improve their tactical approach.

With several youngsters looking to make a mark, the friendly also serves as an important platform for players. They will hope to get the most out of this and end the friendly tour on a positive note.

Team News

India led by Mahesh Gawali should have a fully fit squad of 30 players to pick from in the friendly and it is expected that chances are given to every player who are part of the squad as they test themselves.

For Singapore, they should also have a fully fit squad to pick the first XI in the first friendly against India.

Head-to-Head

Matches played: 3

Won by India U-20: 3

Won by Singapore U-20: 0

Draw: 0

Predicted Lineups

India U-20 (4-3-3)

Suraj Singh (GK), Bungson Singh, Chingakham, Asher Rebello, Karish Soram, Gangte, Arbash, Danny, Omang Dodum, Vishal Yadav, Hateem Ali

Singapore U-20 (4-3-3)

Nuha (GK), Shaddiq, Iryan, Tarunn, Ikram, Sheng Loo, Garv, Nur, Jonan, Syazwan, Kian

Players to Watchout

Shami Singamayum (India U-20)

Currently one of India’s brightest young talents, Shami Singamayum will be a key player for India U-20 as they face Singapore in the second friendly match. The 19-year-old Punjab FC player has already made a mark in Indian football at the youth level. His attacking ability and versatility can be a tough challenge for Singapore U-20 team, and we have already seen this in the first friendly.

Shami scored even in the first friendly against Singapore and captained the Blue Colts. His ability can be very crucial for the India U-20 team moving forward.

Kai Sheng Loo (Singapore U-20)

Kai Sheng Loo is a young midfielder who is considered one of the brightest talents in Singapore’s youth set up. The young midfielder who currently plays for Young Lions, is well known for his composure on the ball and has the ability to dictate the tempo of the game. Sheng Loo has already gained valuable senior team experience despite his young age with minutes in the Singapore Premier League.

What makes Sheng Loo interesting is his stint at the ESC LaLiga Academy in Madrid, where he trained under Spanish football philosophy. The player will most certainly be a player India U-20 must keep a close eye on in the second friendly.

Telecast Details

The second friendly match between India U-20 and Singapore U-20 will be played behind closed doors at the Centre for Sports Excellence at 7:30 pm IST.

There is no official confirmation of the telecast of this friendly and will not be broadcasted anywhere.

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