India U17 Football Team to Face Tajikistan in Two Friendlies in Margao

• The India U17 men's football team will play two friendly matches against Tajikistan at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Margao.
• Head coach Bibiano Fernandes announced a 25-member squad for these matches, which will be held behind closed doors.
• These friendlies are part of India's preparation for the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026.
• India qualified for the AFC U17 Asian Cup for the 10th time, securing their spot in qualifiers held in Ahmedabad.
• Tajikistan automatically qualified for the AFC U17 Asian Cup due to their qualification for the FIFA U17 World Cup 2025.

Why It Matters: India U17 football team prepares for AFC U17 Asian Cup with friendlies against Tajikistan in Goa.