India U17 men’s team will play two closed doors friendly matches against Tajikistan in Margao

India U17 men's team will play two closed doors friendly matches against Tajikistan in Margao at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, on January 29 and February 1, 2026. The matches are part of preparation for the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026. India had qualified for 10th time. Head...

India stunned IR Iran 2-1 to qualify for AFC U17 Asian Cup 2026

India stunned IR Iran 2-1 to qualify for AFC U17 Asian Cup 2026 from Group D at EKA Arena in Ahmedabad. Amirreza Valipoor in 19' gave IR Iran the lead while Dallalmuon Gangte in 45+1' through penalty and Gunleiba Wangkheirakpam in 52' scored for hosts. Before the match, India had...

India U17 men’s squad announced for AFC U17 Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers

India U17 men's head coach Bibiano Fernandes names 23-member squad for AFC U17 Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers, which will begin on November 22 at EKA Arena in Ahmedabad. India will face Palestine (November 22), Chinese Taipei (November 26), Lebanon (November 28) and Islamic Republic of Iran (November 30). The group...

India won the SAFF U17 Championships 2025, Seventh title for the Blue Colts

India won the SAFF U17 Championships 2025 at the Racecourse International Stadium in Colombo on Saturday; Seventh title for the Blue Colts. They defeated Bangladesh 4-1 in penalties after the match ended in 2-2 in 120 minutes. For India, Dallalmuon Gangte in 4’ and Azlaan Shah Kh in 38’ scored...