India U23 Men's Team Set for Tri-Nation Friendlies in Arunachal Pradesh
India U23 Squad Announced for Upcoming Friendlies
The head coach of the India U23 men's football team, Naushad Moosa, has revealed a 24-player roster for the upcoming U23 Tri-Nation Friendlies against Bhutan and Tajikistan, scheduled for March 28 and 31, 2026, in Yupia, Arunachal Pradesh.
This friendly tournament coincides with the March FIFA International Match Window, with Bhutan and Tajikistan set to kick off the event on March 25. All matches will commence at 19:00 at the Golden Jubilee Stadium, according to information from the AIFF.
This event marks only the second international football tournament to be hosted in Arunachal Pradesh, following the SAFF U19 Championship held at the same venue in 2025.
Here is the India U23 men's squad for the Tri-Nation friendlies in Yupia:
Goalkeepers: Dipesh Chauhan, Mohanraj K, Priyansh Dubey.
Defenders: Dippendu Biswas, Harsh Palande, Pramveer, Ricky Meetei Haobam, Ronney Kharbudon, Sanatomba Singh Yanglem, Subham Bhattacharya.
Midfielders: Ebindas Yesudasan, Lalremtluanga Fanai, Lalrinliana Hnamte, Macarton Louis Nickson, Mohammed Sanan K, Shivaldo Singh Chingangbam, Tomba Singh Haobam, Vinith Venkatesh, Zothanpuia.
Forwards: Adison Singh Thokchom, Lalthankima, Muhammed Ajsal, Suhail Ahmad Bhat, Thoi Singh Huidrom.
Coaching Staff:
Head Coach: Naushad Moosa
Assistant Coach: Noel Wilson
Goalkeeping Coach: Gumpe Rime
U23 Tri-Nation Friendlies Schedule:
March 25: Bhutan vs Tajikistan
March 28: India vs Bhutan
March 31: Tajikistan vs India.