Indian U23 Football Team to play friendly games against Malaysia

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Teja Devathoti
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Indian Football

The Indian U23 Football Team is set to travel to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to play two friendly matches against the Malaysia U23 team. These matches are scheduled for March 22 and 25, falling under the FIFA international match window. This is a significant opportunity for the team to gain international exposure and experience.

The team will be led by Naushad Moosa, a former India international and current NorthEast United FC assistant coach. Assisting him will be Noel Wilson and Dipankar Choudhury, who will serve as the assistant coach and goalkeeper coach, respectively.

A list of 26 probables for the camp was announced by Moosa on Thursday, March 14. The camp will begin on March 15 in New Delhi, following which the final squad of 23 players will travel to Kuala Lumpur on March 20.

The list of 26 probables for the Indian U23 Football Team camp includes:

Goalkeepers: Arsh Anwer Shaikh, Prabhsukhan Singh Gill, Vishal Yadav. Defenders: Bikash Yumnam, Chingambam Shivaldo Singh, Hormipam Ruivah, Narender, Robin Yadav, Sandip Mandi. Midfielders: Abhishek Suryavanshi, Brison Fernandes, Mark Zothanpuia, Mohammed Aimen, Phijam Sanathoi Meetei, Thoiba Singh Moirangthem, Vibin Mohanan. Forwards: Abdul Rabeeh, Gurkirat Singh, Irfan Yadwad, Isak Vanlalruatfela, Khumanthem Ninthoinganba Meetei, Mohammed Sanan, Parthib Sundar Gogoi, Samir Murmu, Sivasakthi Narayanan, Vishnu Puthiya Valappill.

The selection of the squad reflects a balance of experience and youth, with players drawn from various clubs across the country. The team’s preparation and performance in these friendlies will be crucial in their journey towards future international tournaments.

The friendlies against Malaysia U23 will provide the Indian U23 football team with valuable match experience against a competitive side. It will also allow the coaching staff to assess the players and strategies in a match situation, which is invaluable for the team’s development.

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