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India Gazette
23-05-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
Naushad Moosa names 29-member probable squad for India U23s
New Delhi [India], May 23 (ANI): A 29-member probable squad for the exposure friendly matches in Dushanbe, Tajikistan next month, has been announced by India U-23 men's national team head coach Naushad Moosa. The All India Football Federation (AIFF), on Tuesday, appointed Naushad Moosa as the head coach of the India U-23 men's national team. Moosa will take charge of the team on June 1, when they begin their camp in Kolkata, with the long-term aim of preparing the Indian team for the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi and Nagoya in Japan, in line with the plans laid out to the federation by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. The India U-23s will face the Tajikistan U-23 and Kyrgyz Republic U-23 teams in two matches on June 18 and June 21, respectively, as part of the federation's long-term plans to smooth a pathway to the senior national team, as per the AIFF official website. The team will set camp in Kolkata on June 1, where they will train before setting off for Dushanbe on June 16. As part of the long terms plans for the India U-23s, the AIFF has lined-up camps and exposure friendly matches for the Blue Colts during the FIFA International Windows in order to prepare for AFC U23 Asian Cup Qualifiers, to be held later this year, and the Asian Games, to be held in Japan in 2026. June friendly exposure matches for the U23 team: June 18: Tajikistan vs India. June 21: Kyrgyz Republic vs India. India U-23 Men's National Team Probables list Goalkeepers: Sahil, Priyansh Dubey, Md Arbaz. Defenders: Nikhil Barla, Dippendu Biswas, Bikash Yumnam, Pramveer, Clarence Fernandes, Sajad Hussain Parray, Muhammed Saheef, Subham Bhattacharya, Suman Dey. Midfielders: Vibin Mohanan, Lalremtluanga Fanai, Vinith Venkatesh, Harsh Patre, Rahul Raju, Lalrinliana Hnamte, Macarton Louis Nickson, Manglenthang Kipgen, Chingangbam Shivaldo Singh, Mohammed Aimen, Huidrom Thoi Singh. Forwards: Parthib Sundar Gogoi, Md Suhail, Korou Singh Thingujam, Mohammed Sanan K, Alan Shaji, Joseph Sunny. Head Coach: Naushad Moosa. Assistant Coach: Remus Damiao Gomes. Goalkeeping Coach: Dipankar Choudhary. Strength and Conditioning Coach: Diwakar Manohar. (ANI)
Time of India
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Newly appointed football head coach Naushad Moosa names 29-member probable squad for India U23s
Live Events June friendly exposure matches for the U23 team: India U-23 Men's National Team Probables list (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel A 29-member probable squad for the exposure friendly matches in Dushanbe, Tajikistan next month, has been announced by India U-23 men's national team head coach Naushad Moosa The All India Football Federation ( AIFF ), on Tuesday, appointed Naushad Moosa as the head coach of the India U-23 men's national will take charge of the team on June 1, when they begin their camp in Kolkata, with the long-term aim of preparing the Indian team for the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi and Nagoya in Japan, in line with the plans laid out to the federation by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and India U-23s will face the Tajikistan U-23 and Kyrgyz Republic U-23 teams in two matches on June 18 and June 21, respectively, as part of the federation's long-term plans to smooth a pathway to the senior national team, as per the AIFF official team will set camp in Kolkata on June 1, where they will train before setting off for Dushanbe on June part of the long terms plans for the India U-23s, the AIFF has lined-up camps and exposure friendly matches for the Blue Colts during the FIFA International Windows in order to prepare for AFC U23 Asian Cup Qualifiers , to be held later this year, and the Asian Games, to be held in Japan in 18: Tajikistan vs 21: Kyrgyz Republic vs Priyansh Dubey, Md Barla, Dippendu Biswas, Bikash Yumnam, Pramveer, Clarence Fernandes, Sajad Hussain Parray, Muhammed Saheef, Subham Bhattacharya, Suman Mohanan, Lalremtluanga Fanai, Vinith Venkatesh, Harsh Patre, Rahul Raju, Lalrinliana Hnamte, Macarton Louis Nickson, Manglenthang Kipgen, Chingangbam Shivaldo Singh, Mohammed Aimen, Huidrom Thoi Sundar Gogoi, Md Suhail, Korou Singh Thingujam, Mohammed Sanan K, Alan Shaji, Joseph Damiao Gomes.: Dipankar Manohar.
NDTV
22-05-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
India U23 Squad Gears Up For Tajikistan Friendlies As Road To Asian Games 2026 Begins
India U23 men's national team head coach Naushad Moosa on Thursday named a 29-member probable squad for the friendly matches in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, next month. The India U23 side will face the Tajikistan U23 and Kyrgyzstan U23 teams in two matches on June 18 and 21, respectively, as part of the federation's long-term plans to smooth a pathway to the senior national team. The team will set camp in Kolkata on June 1, where they will train before setting off for Dushanbe on June 16. As part of the long-term plans for the India U23s, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) has lined up camps and exposure friendly matches for the team during the FIFA International Windows to prepare for AFC U23 Asian Cup Qualifiers, to be held later this year, and the Asian Games, to be held in Japan in 2026. The draw for the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers will be held on May 29 at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Moosa was appointed the head coach of the India U-23 men's national team on May 20. 'The June games are very important in our journey toward the Asian Games and the AFC U23 Asian Cup. This is an opportunity to assess player responses under pressure, improve our tactics, and build stronger bonds within the team. Our goal is to be fully prepared for these major tournaments by testing ourselves against strong opposition,' he had said. India U-23 men's national team probables list: Goalkeepers: Sahil, Priyansh Dubey, Md Arbaz. Defenders: Nikhil Barla, Dippendu Biswas, Bikash Yumnam, Pramveer, Clarence Fernandes, Sajad Hussain Parray, Muhammed Saheef, Subham Bhattacharya, Suman Dey. Midfielders: Vibin Mohanan, Lalremtluanga Fanai, Vinith Venkatesh, Harsh Patre, Rahul Raju, Lalrinliana Hnamte, Macarton Louis Nickson, Manglenthang Kipgen, Chingangbam Shivaldo Singh, Mohammed Aimen, Huidrom Thoi Singh. Forwards: Parthib Sundar Gogoi, Md Suhail, Korou Singh Thingujam, Mohammed Sanan K, Alan Shaji, Joseph Sunny. Head Coach: Naushad Moosa Assistant Coach: Remus Damiao Gomes Goalkeeping Coach: Dipankar Choudhary Strength and Conditioning Coach: Diwakar Manohar
Hans India
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Hans India
Naushad Moosa names India U23 probable squad for Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan friendlies
New Delhi: India U23 men's national team head coach Naushad Moosa on Thursday named a 29-member probable squad for the friendly matches in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, next month. The India U23 side will face the Tajikistan U23 and Kyrgystan U23 teams in two matches on June 18 and 21, respectively, as part of the federation's long-term plans to smoothen a pathway to the senior national team. The team will set camp in Kolkata on June 1, where they will train before setting off for Dushanbe on June 16. As part of the long-term plans for the India U23s, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) has lined up camps and exposure friendly matches for the team during the FIFA International Windows in order to prepare for AFC U23 Asian Cup Qualifiers, to be held later this year, and the Asian Games, to be held in Japan in 2026. The draw for the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers will be held on May 29 at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Moosa was appointed the head coach of the India U-23 men's national team on May 20. 'The June games are very important in our journey toward the Asian Games and the AFC U23 Asian Cup. This is an opportunity to assess player responses under pressure, improve our tactics, and build stronger bonds within the team. Our goal is to be fully prepared for these major tournaments by testing ourselves against strong opposition,' he had said. India U-23 men's national team probables list: Goalkeepers: Sahil, Priyansh Dubey, Md Arbaz. Defenders: Nikhil Barla, Dippendu Biswas, Bikash Yumnam, Pramveer, Clarence Fernandes, Sajad Hussain Parray, Muhammed Saheef, Subham Bhattacharya, Suman Dey. Midfielders: Vibin Mohanan, Lalremtluanga Fanai, Vinith Venkatesh, Harsh Patre, Rahul Raju, Lalrinliana Hnamte, Macarton Louis Nickson, Manglenthang Kipgen, Chingangbam Shivaldo Singh, Mohammed Aimen, Huidrom Thoi Singh. Forwards: Parthib Sundar Gogoi, Md Suhail, Korou Singh Thingujam, Mohammed Sanan K, Alan Shaji, Joseph Sunny. Head Coach: Naushad Moosa Assistant Coach: Remus Damiao Gomes Goalkeeping Coach: Dipankar Choudhary Strength and Conditioning Coach: Diwakar Manohar
Malaysia Sun
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Malaysia Sun
Naushad Moosa appointed India U23 men's national football team head coach
New Delhi [India], May 21 (ANI): The All India Football Federation (AIFF), on Tuesday, appointed Naushad Moosa as the head coach of the India U-23 men's national team, as per the official website of AIFF. Moosa will take charge of the team on June 1, when they begin their camp in Kolkata, with the long-term aim of preparing the Indian team for the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi and Nagoya, in Japan, in line with the plans laid out to the federation by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. While performing well in the Land of the Rising Sun remains the long-term goal, on a more immediate basis, Moosa's team will face Tajikistan on June 18 and Kyrgyz Republic on June 21 in two exposure matches in Dushanbe. AIFF Deputy Secretary General Satyanarayan M said, 'In discussions with Manolo Marquez, we concluded that the federation needs to develop the U23 team with more emphasis. The best of these players are all training 10 months a year, and we are thankful to the clubs for the readiness with which they are available for national team duty,' as quoted from the official website of AIFF. 'However, some of them are not getting much game-time, which is where we are looking to bridge the gap by playing exposure matches against other competitive international teams of the same age group, during the international windows,' he said. 'We want to thank NorthEast United FC for cooperating in releasing Naushad Moosa for the international windows,' he added. As per the preparation plans for the Asian Games next year, the federation plans to utilize the FIFA International Windows in September, October, November, and March to arrange short training camps of around 10-14 days for the India U23s, which would also include matches against other U23 teams from around Asia, with longer camps being planned ahead of the June 2026 FIFA International Window, when there are no club matches. Moosa, who had coached the India U23s in two friendly matches against Malaysia last year, said after his appointment, 'Representing my country, whether as a player or a coach, is one of the greatest honors in my career. Opportunity to lead the U-23 team for a second year is both exciting and a proud moment. Last year, we built a strong foundation, and the players showed real commitment. This year, we return with more experience, more hunger, and a few new faces who I believe will add great strength to the squad. I'm confident we can continue to grow and make the country proud.' Later this year, the India U23s will also partake in the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers, the draw for which will be held on May 29, 2025, at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 'The June games are very important in our journey toward the Asian Games and the AFC U23 Asian Cup. This is an opportunity to assess player responses under pressure, improve our tactics, and build stronger bonds within the team. Our goal is to be fully prepared for these major tournaments by testing ourselves against strong opposition,' said Moosa. After camping in Kolkata for a fortnight, the India U23s, on June 16, will travel to Dushanbe, Tajikistan, for the two exposure matches, and return on June 22. (ANI)
