India U17 Set for Closed-Door UAE Friendlies in Thailand
The matches complete final preparations for the Asian Cup group stage in Jeddah.
Overview
- The All India Football Federation confirmed two fixtures against UAE U17 in Samut Prakan, to be played without spectators at Windmill Football Club.
- India’s 24-player squad has arrived in Thailand under head coach Bibiano Fernandes, with assistant Subham Rabha and goalkeeping coach Parshuram Salwadi.
- Both games serve as the final match practice to refine selection and tactics before Group D at the AFC U17 Asian Cup.
- Recent tune-ups in Lopburi brought a draw with Thailand, a win over Indonesia, and a narrow loss to Korea Republic, followed by a training camp in Kolkata.
- At the tournament in Jeddah, India will face Australia, Uzbekistan, and DPR Korea in Group D.