AIFF announces 36-men probable squad for India U20 national camp
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has announced the 36-men probable squad for the India U20 national camp. The camp, slated to be held in Goa from Saturday, June 29, acts as a preparatory camp for the upcoming SAFF U20 Championship.
The sixth edition of the SAFF U20 Championship is scheduled to begin on August 18 and will run until August 28 in Kathmandu, Nepal. India, the reigning champions of the SAFF U19 Championship, secured their title last year with a commanding 3-0 victory over Pakistan in the final.
The current India U20 probable squad includes several players from last year’s victorious team, such as Manglenthang Kipgen and Gwgwmsar Goyary, both of whom scored in the final against Pakistan.
For this year's tournament, the Indian team is placed in Group B alongside Maldives and Bhutan. The remaining teams, including hosts Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, are clubbed in Group A.
India’s campaign kicks off on August 17 against Bhutan, followed by their last group-stage match against Maldives on August 23.
The camp in Goa also serves a dual purpose, preparing the squad for the 2025 AFC U20 Asian Cup Qualifiers set to take place in September 2024 in Laos. Post the SAFF U20 Championships, the India U20 squad will continue their training in Goa to maintain their momentum and readiness for the qualifiers.
List of Probables for India U20 men’s team for SAFF Championship camp
Goalkeepers
Divyaj Dhaval Thakkar, Lionel Daryl Rymmei, Priyansh Dubey, Sahil, and Tajamul.
Defenders
Dhanajit Ashangbam, L Hemba Meetei, Malemngamba Singh Thokchom, Manabir Basumatary, Ngangbam Surajkumar Singh, Ngasham Bitan Singh, Pramveer, Ricky Meetei Haobam, Sachin Dev, Sonam Tsewang Lhokham, Surendra Singh Konjengbam, and Thomas Cherian.
Midfielders
Akash Tirkey, Arjun Singh Oinam, Ebindas Yesudasan, Gurnaj Singh Grewal, Ishaan Shishodia, Manglenthang Kipgen, Manjot Singh Dhami, Rohan Rajesh Mangaonkar, and Vanlalpeka Guite.
Forwards
Gwgwmsar Goyary, Haodamlian Vaiphei, Hridaya Vinay Jain, Kelvin Singh Taorem, Korou Singh Thingujam, Linky Meitei Chabungbam, Monirul Molla, Naoba Meitei Pangambam, Rohen Singh Chaphamayum, and Thanglalsoun Gangte.
Head Coach
Ranjan Chaudhuri