Indian senior men’s football team head coach Khalid Jamil has announced a 23-man squad for the upcoming AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers. The team will compete in Group C against various opponents in Dhaka, Bangladesh, starting on November 18.
Details of the Squad Announcement
The Indian team, also known as the Blue Tigers, has been training in Bengaluru since November 6. They are set to travel to Bangladesh on the evening of November 15. Ryan Williams, a forward who recently received an Indian passport, is included in the squad. However, his participation in the matchday lineup will depend on obtaining a No Objection Certificate from Football Australia and the required approvals from FIFA and AFC.
23-Man Squad for AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers
- Goalkeepers:
- Gurpreet Singh Sandhu
- Hrithik Tiwari
- Sahil
- Defenders:
- Akash Mishra
- Anwar Ali
- Bikash Yumnam
- Hmingthanmawia Ralte
- Jay Gupta
- Pramveer
- Rahul Bheke
- Sandesh Jhingan
- Midfielders:
- Brison Fernandes
- Lalremtluanga Fanai
- Macarton Louis Nickson
- Mahesh Singh Naorem
- Nikhil Prabhu
- Suresh Singh Wangjam
- Forwards:
- Edmund Lalrindika
- Lallianzuala Chhangte
- Mohammed Sanan
- Rahim Ali
- Ryan Williams
- Vikram Partap Singh
Coaching Staff
- Head Coach: Khalid Jamil
- Assistant Coach: Mahesh Gawali
- Goalkeeping Coach: Feroz Sherif
- Strength and Conditioning Coach: Chelston Pinto
The Blue Tigers aim to secure their position in the next round of the AFC Asian Cup. With a well-prepared squad, they are looking forward to performing strongly in this crucial qualifier.
