India U17 Men's Team Prepares for Friendlies Against Qatar Ahead of AFC U17 Asian Cup
India U17 Men’s Team All Set For Two Friendly Games Against Qatar In Doha
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The Indian U17 men's football team will face Qatar in two friendly matches on April 25 and 28 in Doha, serving as final preparations for the AFC U17 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia. The team, known as the Blue Colts, recently won a friendly against the UAE and will finalize their squad before the tournament.
- 01India U17 men's team to play Qatar on April 25 and 28 in Doha.
- 02These matches are final preparations for the AFC U17 Asian Cup 2026.
- 03India recently won a friendly against the UAE, 1-0.
- 04The team will travel to Saudi Arabia after the friendlies.
- 05Final squad for the Asian Cup will be announced before the tournament.
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The Indian U17 men's football team is set to play two friendly matches against Qatar on April 25 and 28 in Doha, as confirmed by the All India Football Federation. These matches will serve as crucial preparatory games ahead of the AFC U17 Asian Cup scheduled for 2026 in Saudi Arabia. The Blue Colts are currently in Thailand, where they recently secured a 1-0 victory against the United Arab Emirates. Following their friendly matches in Qatar, the team will head to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on April 30. In the AFC U17 Asian Cup, India will compete in Group D, facing Australia on May 6, Uzbekistan on May 10, and DPR Korea on May 13. The full 24-member squad will travel to Doha, with the final 23-member team for the Asian Cup to be announced shortly before the tournament begins.
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