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. IANS`

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