India U23 football squad announced for friendly against Thailand

India U23 head coach Naushad Moosa announced a 23-member squad for the friendly against Thailand on November 15 at Thammasat Stadium, Pathum Thani. The AIFF initiative is part of preparations for the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan

Hyderabad: India Under-23 men’s national team head coach Naushad Moosa announced the 23-member squad ahead of the side’s travel to Thailand on Thursday.

The Blue Colts will play Thailand in a friendly match on November 15, 2025, at the Thammasat Stadium in Pathum Thani.

---

The All India Football Federation has taken the initiative of arranging training camps and friendly matches for the India U23s during every FIFA International Window, as part of their preparations for the 20th Asian Games, to be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, next year.

The team:

Goalkeepers: Dipesh Chauhan, Kamaludheen AK, Mohanraj K

Defenders: Harsh Palande, Joseph Justin, Raj Basfore, Ronney Kharbudon, Sumit Sharma Brahmacharimayum, Sanatomba Singh Yanglem, Yaipharemba Chingakham

Midfielders: Ayush Dev Chhetri, Lalrinliana Hnamte, Manglenthang Kipgen, Shami Singamayum, Vinith Venkatesh, Shivaldo Singh Chingangbam, Vibin Mohanan, Mohammed Aimen

Forwards: Alan Saji, Korou Singh Thingujam, Lalthankima, Rahul Raju, Thoi Singh Huidrom

Head coach: Naushad Moosa