Based on the article provided, here is a summary of the India U-17 men’s team’s upcoming campaign:
Tournament Overview
- Event: AFC U17 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2027 Qualifiers (Group E).
- Goal: India is aiming for back-to-back appearances in the AFC U17 Asian Cup and their 11th qualification in history.
- Format: Only the group winner will qualify for the final tournament in Uzbekistan (May 2027).
- Group E Opponents: Singapore, Malaysia (hosts), Palestine, and Guam.
Preparation
- Leadership: The team is under the guidance of newly-appointed head coach Mehrajuddin Wadoo, who previously represented India as a player.
- Selection: A rigorous month-long selection process in Goa involved assessing over 100 players to finalize the 23-member squad.
- Friendlies: The team had a strong preparation phase, drawing 1-1 and winning 4-0 against Myanmar, and drawing 0-0 and winning 4-1 against the United Arab Emirates.
Upcoming Schedule (All matches in Kuala Lumpur)
- Nov 12: vs Singapore
- Nov 14: vs Guam
- Nov 17: vs Palestine
- Nov 20: vs Malaysia
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