Indian U17 men’s team is all set to start their campaign in the AFC U17 Asian Cup 2023. India is clubbed with Vietnam, Uzbekistan, and defending champions Japan in Group D. After an exposure tour in Spain and Germany, the Blue Colts are having confident to do better in this edition.
India had earlier participated eight times (1990, 1996, 2002, 2004, 2008, 2012, 2016 & 2018) while making into the last eight twice in 2002 and in 2018.
India will face Vietnam on June 17, Uzbekistan on June 20 & Japan on June 23.
India Squad
Goalkeepers: Sahil, Julfikar Gazi, Pranav Sundarraman.
Defenders: Ricky Meetei Haobam, Surajkumar Singh Ngangbam, Mukul Panwar, Malemngamba Singh Thokchom, Pramveer, Dhanajit Ashangbam.
Midfielders: Vanlalpeka Guite, Danny Meitei Laishram, Gurnaj Singh Grewal, Korou Singh Thingujam, Lalpekhlua, Rohen Singh Chaphamayum, Omang Dodum, Faizan Waheed, Akash Tirkey, Prachit Vishwas Naik Gaonkar.
Forwards: Thanglalsoun Gangte, Shashwat Panwar, Gogocha Chungkham, Lemmet Tangvah.
Coach: Bibiano Fernandes
Picture Courtesy: AIFF Media
