India Names Squads for SAFF Championship 2026 and AFC U17 Asian Cup Qualifiers
India has announced squads for two upcoming football tournaments. A 28-member second-string team led by U23 coach Naushad Moosa will compete in the SAFF Championship 2026 in Dhaka from November 5 to 17, aiming for a record 10th title. Meanwhile, a 23-member squad under coach Mehrajuddin Wadoo will participate in the AFC U17 Asian Cup Qualifiers in Kuala Lumpur from November 11 to 20. Both teams have scheduled preparatory matches and face group-stage opponents in their respective competitions.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 30 Oct, 02:47 pm. Other outlets followed.