India U20 Men's Team Gears Up for AFC U20 Asian Cup Qualifiers

The India U20 men's team is set for the 2025 AFC U20 Asian Cup Qualifiers, with their first match against Mongolia on September 25. Following a motivated comeback from their SAFF U20 Championship semi-final loss to Bangladesh, the team has trained for 18 days in Goa to prepare for the challenges ahead.

The India U20 men's team is gearing up for the 2025 AFC U20 Asian Cup Qualifiers, which commence this Thursday. Their first match will see them face Mongolia in a competitive four-team group.

Coming off a disappointing semi-final defeat in the SAFF U20 Championship to Bangladesh, the Blue Colts have been highly motivated during their 18-day training camp in Goa. They aim to prove their mettle by competing fiercely in their group matches against Mongolia, Iran, and Laos, slated to take place at the Lao National Stadium KM16.

Head coach Ranjan Chaudhuri expressed optimism and resilience despite the previous setbacks, emphasizing that the team's primary goal remains to qualify for the AFC U20 Asian Cup. With only three changes to the squad from the SAFF U20 Championship, the team is eager to create history by clinching a spot in the prestigious tournament.

(With inputs from agencies.)