India U17 Men's Football Team to Face UAE in Friendly Matches in Thailand
India U17 men's team to play friendlies against United Arab Emirates in Thailand
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The Indian U17 men's football team will play two friendly matches against the United Arab Emirates on April 17 and 21 in Samut Prakan, Thailand. These matches are part of the teams' preparations for the AFC U17 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia scheduled for May 2026.
- 01India U17 team will play two friendlies against UAE on April 17 and 21.
- 02Matches will take place at Windmill Football Club in Samut Prakan, Thailand.
- 03The friendlies are part of preparations for the AFC U17 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia.
- 04India's recent friendly results include a draw against Thailand and a win over Indonesia.
- 05The U17 squad includes 24 players and is coached by Bibiano Fernandes.
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The Indian U17 men's football team is set to play two friendly matches against the United Arab Emirates on April 17 and 21, 2023, at the Windmill Football Club in Samut Prakan, Thailand. These matches are crucial for both teams as they prepare for the AFC U17 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia in 2026. The matches will kick off at 16:30 IST and will be held behind closed doors, as confirmed by the All India Football Federation (AIFF). The Blue Colts, led by head coach Bibiano Fernandes, recently completed a training camp in Kolkata after playing three friendlies in Thailand, where they drew against Thailand (2-2), won against Indonesia (3-0), and lost to the Republic of Korea (1-2). In the upcoming AFC U17 Asian Cup, India will compete in Group D against Australia, Uzbekistan, and DPR Korea.
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These matches will provide valuable experience for the young players ahead of a major tournament, potentially improving their performance in the AFC U17 Asian Cup.
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