Ishfaq Ahmed’s India U-17 team to play friendlies against Indonesia ahead of SAFF C’ships, Asian Cup Qualifiers

India U-17 coach Ishfaq Ahmed has announced a 24-man squad for the tour to Indonesia.

File image of the Indian U-17 team. | Photo Credit: AIFF MEDIA

The Indian football team will play two friendly matches against Indonesia later this month in their preparation for the SAFF U-17 Championships and the AFC U-17 Asian Cup Qualifiers in Thailand, the AIFF announced on Friday.

The matches will be played at the Kapten I Wayan Dipta Stadium in Bali on August 25 and 27.

Ishfaq Ahmed, the head coach of the India U-17 men’s team, has announced a 24-member squad for the tour of Indonesia.

The ninth edition of the SAFF Championship will take place in Bhutan between September 18 and 28, while the Asian Cup qualifiers will be held in Thailand between October 19 and 27.

India is grouped alongside host Thailand, Brunei DS and Turkmenistan. Ten group winners and five best second-placed teams will advance to the finals in Saudi Arabia next year.

India squad

Goalkeepers: Rohit, Aarush Hari, Suraj Singh Aheibam

Defenders: Lekhachandra Phairembam, Mohammed Kaif, Yaipharemba Chingakham, Usham Thoungamba, Chingtham Renin Singh, Abdul Salha, Karish Soram, Jodric Abranches

Midfielders: Banlamkupar Rynjah, Mohammad Sami, Vishal Yadav, Manbhakupar Malngiang, Mohammad Arbash, Brahmacharimayum Sumit Sharma, Ngamgouhou Mate, Ningthoukhongjam Rishi Singh, Levis Zangminlun

Forwards: Prem Hansdak, Ahongshangbam Samson, Lairenjam Bharat, Hemneichung Lunkim