India U23 Squad Gears Up For Tajikistan Friendlies As Road To Asian Games 2026 Begins
As part of the long-term plans for the India U23s, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) has lined up camps and exposure friendly matches for the team during the FIFA International Windows to prepare for AFC U23 Asian Cup Qualifiers, to be held later this year, and the Asian Games, to be held in Japan in 2026.
The draw for the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers will be held on May 29 at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Moosa was appointed the head coach of the India U-23 men's national team on May 20.
'The June games are very important in our journey toward the Asian Games and the AFC U23 Asian Cup. This is an opportunity to assess player responses under pressure, improve our tactics, and build stronger bonds within the team. Our goal is to be fully prepared for these major tournaments by testing ourselves against strong opposition,' he had said.
India U-23 men's national team probables list:
Goalkeepers: Sahil, Priyansh Dubey, Md Arbaz.
Defenders: Nikhil Barla, Dippendu Biswas, Bikash Yumnam, Pramveer, Clarence Fernandes, Sajad Hussain Parray, Muhammed Saheef, Subham Bhattacharya, Suman Dey.
Midfielders: Vibin Mohanan, Lalremtluanga Fanai, Vinith Venkatesh, Harsh Patre, Rahul Raju, Lalrinliana Hnamte, Macarton Louis Nickson, Manglenthang Kipgen, Chingangbam Shivaldo Singh, Mohammed Aimen, Huidrom Thoi Singh.
Forwards: Parthib Sundar Gogoi, Md Suhail, Korou Singh Thingujam, Mohammed Sanan K, Alan Shaji, Joseph Sunny.
Head Coach: Naushad Moosa
Assistant Coach: Remus Damiao Gomes
Goalkeeping Coach: Dipankar Choudhary
Strength and Conditioning Coach: Diwakar Manohar
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