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Ishfaq Ahmed Announces 23-Member Squad For AFC U17 Asian Cup 2025 Qualifiers

Head coach Ishfaq Ahmed has unveiled the 23-member squad for the India U17 men’s national team ahead of the AFC U17 Asian Cup 2025 Qualifiers, set to take place from October 23 to 27 in Thailand.

India has been drawn into Group D, where they will compete against Brunei Darussalam on October 23, Turkmenistan on October 25, and the host nation Thailand on October 27. The qualification phase consists of 10 groups, with group winners and the five best second-placed teams earning spots in the AFC U17 Asian Cup 2025, alongside the host country, Saudi Arabia.

India’s U17 Squad:

– Goalkeepers: Aheibam Suraj Singh, Rohit, Nandan Roy
– Defenders: Karish Soram, Mohamed Kaif, Chingtham Renin Singh, Brahmacharimayum Sumit Sharma, Thoungamba Usham Singh, Yaipharemba Chingakham, Jodric Abranches
– Midfielders: Abdul Salha Sheergojri, Ahongshangbam Samson, Kh Azlaan Shah, Levis Zangminlun, Mahmad Sami, Manbhakupar Malngiang, Md Arbash, Ningthoukhongjam Rishi Singh, Vishal Yadav, Ngamgouhou Mate
– Forwards: Bharat Lairenjam, Prem Hansdak, Hemneichung Lunkim

The team is preparing rigorously for the upcoming matches as they aim to secure their place in the prestigious tournament.

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Richa Kaushik

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