India U17 Men’s Team, which will travel to Spain and Germany to train and play matches as part of preparations for the AFC U17 Asian Cup Final Rounds in June-July in Thailand.
25 member squad with coach Bibiano Fernandes leave for Madrid, Spain, on April 10, where they will stay in the facilities of Club Atlético de Madrid. The Blue Colts will play six friendly matches against academy teams of different age groups of top Spanish professional sides.
The Indian U17 team will then travel to Frankfurt, Germany, on May 16 to play two more friendly matches there.
Lastly, the contingent will move to Bangkok, Thailand, on May 31 for the final preparation camp for the AFC U17 Asian Cup before India’s first match against Vietnam on June 17.
India U17 Squad for the tour to Spain and Germany:
Goalkeepers: Sahil, Julfikar Gazi, Pranav Sundarraman.
Defenders: Ricky Meetei Haobam, Surajkumar Singh Ngangbam, Manjot Singh Dhami, Mukul Panwar, Malemngamba Singh Thokchom, Pramveer, Dhanajit Ashangbam, Balkaran Singh.
Midfielders: Vanlalpeka Guite, Danny Meitei Laishram, Gurnaj Singh Grewal, Korou Singh Thingujam, Lalpekhlua, Rohen Singh Chaphamayum, Omang Dodum, Faizan Waheed, Akash Tirkey, Prachit Gaonkar.
Forwards: Thanglalsoun Gangte, Shashwat Panwar, Gogocha Chungkham, Lemmet Tangvah.
Schedule of matches in Spain:
April 19, 2023: India U17 vs Atletico de Madrid U16
April 25, 2023: India U17 vs Leganes U18
April 27, 2023: India U17 vs Atletico de Madrid U17
May 3, 2023: India U17 vs Real Madrid U17
May 10, 2023: India U17 vs Getafe U18
Picture Courtesy: AIFF Media
