India U17 Gears Up for AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers

Head Coach Ishfaq Ahmed reveals the India U17 men's national team squad for the AFC U17 Asian Cup 2025 Qualifiers in Thailand. Scheduled matches against Brunei, Turkmenistan, and Thailand will determine their position for further competition in Saudi Arabia among group winners and best runners-up.

India's U17 men's national team is primed for the AFC U17 Asian Cup 2025 Qualifiers, as head coach Ishfaq Ahmed announced a 23-member roster on Sunday. The qualifiers are set in Thailand, spanning from October 23 to 27.

Placed in Group D, India will face Brunei Darussalam on October 23, Turkmenistan two days later, and round off against host team Thailand on October 27. The competition features 10 groups, with group winners and the five best second-placed teams advancing to the finals in Saudi Arabia.

The lineup features three goalkeepers, eight defenders, nine midfielders, and three forwards. Coaches supporting Ishfaq Ahmed include Ramachandran Govindaraju Mileswamy and Chelston Pinto, focusing on strategy and conditioning.

(With inputs from agencies.)