India’s squad for the SAFF U-19 Championship 2025 in Arunachal Pradesh was announced on Wednesday.
The team arrived in Itanagar ahead of the tournament scheduled to take place from May 9 to 18 at the Golden Jubilee Stadium in Yupia.
Host India will face Sri Lanka (May 9) and Nepal (May 13) in Group B. Maldives, Bhutan, and Bangladesh are in Group A. The top two teams from each group will qualify for the semifinals that will be played on May 16. The final will take place on May 18.
India squad for SAFF U-19 Championship 2025
Goalkeepers: Aarush Hari, Aheibam Suraj Singh, Rohit.
Defenders: Ashik Adhikari, Takhellambam Bungson Singh, Jodric Abranches, Malemngamba Singh Thokchom, Mohammed Kaif, Mukul Panwar, Sumit Sharma Brahmacharimayum, Sohum Utreja, Roshan Singh Thangjam.
Midfielders: Danny Meitei Laishram, Gurnaj Singh Grewal, Md Arbash, Ningthoukhongjam Rishi Singh, Daniyal Makakmayum, Singamayum Shami.
Forwards: Ahongshangbam Samson, Bharat Lairenjam, Chaphamayum Rohen Singh, Omang Dodum, Prashan Jajo, Hemneichung Lunkim, Yohaan Benjamin.
Head coach: Bibiano Fernandes
Assistant coach: Remus Gomes
Goalkeeper coach: Dipankar Choudhury
Strength and conditioning coach: Chelston Pinto
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