Naushad Moosa, India Under-23 men’s team head coach, has named a 24-member squad for the Under-23 Tri-Nation Friendlies against Bhutan and Tajikistan in Yupia, Arunachal Pradesh, on March 28 and 31, 2026.
The friendly tournament is scheduled for the March FIFA International match window. Bhutan and Tajikistan will play the opening game on March 25. All matches will kick off at 7 pm at the Golden Jubilee Stadium. Tickets can be purchased on slotallot.in.
This will only be the second international football tournament to take place in Arunachal Pradesh after the SAFF Under-19 Championship 2025 at the same venue.
The squad: 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.
Head coach: Naushad Moosa. Assistant coach: Noel Wilson. Goalkeeping coach: Gumpe Rime
The schedule:
March 25: Bhutan vs Tajikistan
March 28: India vs Bhutan
March 31: Tajikistan vs India
