India Under-17 head coach Bibiano Fernandes has announced a 22-member squad for the friendly match against UAE U-20 National Team in Dubai on January 16.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
On return to India, the team will play two friendlies against Uzbekistan on January 22 and 24 in Goa, the AIFF said in a statement.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Coached by Bibiano Fernandes, the U-17 boys had qualified for the AFC U-17 Asian Cup earlier this year, and after a brief break, have been in camp over the course of the last month.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In addition to the players that were with the team during the AFC U-17 Asian Cup Qualifiers in Saudi Arabia, the team management had also called up a number of players to their camp at the AIFF Elite Academy in Goa for trials.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The squad:<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Goalkeepers: Sahil, Julfikar Gazi and Tajamul Islam.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Defenders: Ricky Meetei Haobam, Surajkumar Singh Ngangbam, Malemngamba Singh Thokchom, Balkaran Singh, Manjot Singh Dhami and Mukul Panwar.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Midfielders: Vanlalpeka Guite, Danny Meitei Laishram, Korou Singh Thingujam, Huzafah Ahmad Dar, Faizan Waheed, Gurnjal Singh Grewal, Phoenix Oinam, Paikhomba Meitei Khumanthem, Lalpekhlua, and Ashish.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Forwards: Aman, Thanglalsoun Gangte and Shashwat Panwar.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Head coach: Bibiano Fernandes.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Forwards: Aman, Thanglalsoun Gangte and Shashwat Panwar.<\/p>\r\n\r\n