Shillong: Meghalaya footballer Manbhakupar Malngiang has secured a place in the 23-man squad representing India’s U17 Men’s National Team. The team will be competing in the AFC U17 Asian Cup 2025 Qualifiers.
India U17 men’s national team head coach Ishfaq Ahmed named a 23-member squad for the AFC U17 Asian Cup 2025 Qualifiers on Sunday.
The squad, which is place in group D, will see India face Brunei Darussalam on March 23, Turkmenistan on March 25, and hosts Thailand on March 27.
There are 10 groups in the qualification phase, from which the group winners and five best second-placed teams will join hosts Saudi Arabia at the AFC U17 Asian Cup 2025.
India’s 23-man squad for the AFC U17 Asian Cup 2025 Qualifiers includes
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.
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Forwards: Bharat Lairenjam, Prem Hansdak, Hemneichung Lunkim.
Head coach: Ishfaq Ahmed; Assistant coach: Ramachandran Govindaraju Mileswamy; Goalkeeper coach: Zakeer Hussain Mohammed Strength and conditioning coach: Chelston Pinto.
