Mehrajuddin Wadoo name 23-member India U17 squad for international friendlies against Myanmar
This will be their preparatory part ahead of AFC U17 Asian Cup
The India U17 men’s national team will travel to Myanmar on October 2, 2026, for two international closed-door friendly matches against the hosts on October 4 and 7.
Head Coach Mehrajuddin Wadoo has announced a 23-player squad for the two fixtures, which will form part of the Blue Colts’ preparations for the AFC U17 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2027 Qualifiers.
Blue Colts to play Myanmar on 4th & 7th October
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The Blue Colts began their preparatory camp under head coach Wadoo in Margao, Goa in September. The two friendlies against Myanmar will be played at the StarCity Sports Club in Thanlyin, Myanmar.
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The Blue Colts have been drawn in Group E of the AFC U17 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2027 Qualifiers alongside hosts Malaysia, Palestine, Singapore and Guam. The qualifiers will be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from November 11 to 20.
India U17 men’s 23-player squad for Myanmar friendlies
Goalkeepers: Arnav Rajendra Pandhare, Maroof Shafi, Newtan Irengbam
Defenders: Abhishek Kumar Mondal, Lawmsangzuala, Leo Thongbam, Malem Laishram, Malsawmtluanga, Yumnam Maldino Singh, Zoramdinthara
Midfielders: Dallalmuon Gangte, Henthoiba Keisam, Irom David Mangang, Ningthoujam Mukundo Singh, R Lawmsangzuala, Thiyam Sambay
Forwards: Hrishikesh Charan Manavathi, Jasmeet Singh, Kamgouhao Doungel, Md Sahir Ali, Rahan Ahmed, Raj Singh Wahengbam, Ristik Maity
Head Coach: Mehrajuddin Wadoo
India U17 men’s friendlies in Thanlyin:
14:00 IST, October 4: Myanmar vs India
14:00 IST, October 7: Myanmar vs India
Venue: StarCity Sports Club, Thanlyin
When will India U17 play Myanmar in the international friendlies?
The Blue Colts will face Myanmar on October 4 and October 7, 2026, in two closed-door international friendly matches.
Why are they playing these friendlies against Myanmar?
The two matches are part of preparations for the AFC U17 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2027 Qualifiers.
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