The India U-17 men’s football team will play two friendly matches against Tajikistan in Margao, Goa, on January 29 and February 1, 2026. Blue Colts head coach Bibiano Fernandes has named a 25-member squad for the two matches.
Both matches will be played behind closed doors at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium and will start at 4:00 PM IST.
The Blue Colts have been training in Goa since the beginning of the year in preparation for the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026. India qualified for the tournament for the 10th time in history after finishing above IR Iran, Lebanon, Palestine and Chinese Taipei in the qualifiers held in Ahmedabad in November last year. India will know their opponents in the group stage after the draw on February 12.
Tajikistan automatically reached the AFC U17 Asian Cup thanks to qualifying for the 2025 FIFA U17 World Cup.
India U-17 Men’s Squad for Tajikistan Friendlies in Goa:
Goalkeepers: Alok Nishad, Manashjyoti Baruah, Rajrup Sarkar.
Defenders: Abhishek Kumar Mondal, Ankur Rajbhar, Indra Rana Magar, Korou Meitei Konthoujam, Lawmsangzuala, Md Aimaan Bin, Moosa Ashiq Sofi, Shubham Poonia.
Speech in the musu: Daij Gandjee, Dalu, leaders of Wayo.
Attacker: Ahazim Parveez Related, Azlah Shah Shah, Azlaban Shah, Breaked Watch, Hearl, Libel, Bridge Rebell, Washington Hope, Continue, Ahvraj Treat.
Head coach: Bibiano Fernandes
India U-17 Men’s Friendly Match Schedule:
4:00 PM IST, Jan 29: India vs Tajikistan
4:00 PM IST, Feb 1: India vs Tajikistan
Venue: Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Margao
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