AIFF Media Team

NEW DELHI: India U17 men's team head coach Ishfaq Ahmed named a 23-member squad for the SAFF U17 Championship Bhutan 2024 on Tuesday, September 17, 2024.

India will face Bangladesh (September 20) and Maldives (September 24) in Group A of the SAFF U17 Championship. The semi-finals will take place on September 28, followed by the final on September 30. All matches will be played at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu. The tournament will be streamed live on the Sportzworkz YouTube Channel.

The Blue Colts will depart for Thimphu from their base camp in Srinagar on Wednesday, September 18.

India's 23-member squad for SAFF U17 Championship:

Goalkeepers: Aheibam Suraj Singh, Nandan Roy, Rohit.

Defenders: Brahmacharimayum Sumit Sharma, Chingtham Renin Singh, Jodric Abranches, Karish Soram, Mohammed Kaif, Usham Thoungamba Singh, Yaipharemba Chingakham.

Midfielders: Abdul Salha Sheergojri, Ahongshangbam Samson, Banlamkupar Rynjah, Kh Azlaan Khan, Levis Zangminlun, Mahmad Sami, Manbhakupar Malngiang, Md Arbash, Ngamgouhou Mate, Ningthoukhongjam Rishi Singh, Vishal Yadav.

Forwards: Bharat Lairenjam, Hemneichung Lunkim.

Head coach: Ishfaq Ahmed