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.