India U20 men’s team head coach Mahesh Gawali has named his 23-player squad for the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers, which will be played in Tashkent from August 31 to September 6.
The Blue Colts will face Syria on August 31, hosts Uzbekistan on September 3, and Bangladesh on September 6.
The group winners and the seven best runners-up across all eight groups will qualify for the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027.
Goalkeepers: Jaskaran Dub, Pranav Sundarraman, Suraj Singh Aheibam.
Defenders: Asher Rebello, Bungson Singh Takhellambam, Karish Soram, Malemngamba Singh Thokchom, Sumit Sharma Brahmacharimayum, Yaipharemba Chingakham.
Midfielders: Aniket Yadav, Danny Meitei Laishram, Md Arbash, Rishi Singh Ningthoukhongjam, Rishikanta Meitei Laishram, Samson Ahongshangbam, Shami Singamayum.
Forwards: Daniyal Makakmayum, Gunleiba Wangkheirakpam, Hateem Ali, Omang Dodum, Prashan Jajo, Rohen Singh Chaphamayum, Vishal Yadav.
Head coach: Mahesh Gawali
Assistant coach: MG Ramachandran
Goalkeeping coach: Parshuram Salwadi
Strength and conditioning coach: Anugrah Suresh
Picture Courtesy: AIFF Media
