Indian sports wrap, September 27: India to play two friendlies against Myanmar ahead of AFC U-17 Asian Cup Qualifiers
India has been drawn in Group E for the Qualifiers. The Blue Colts will face hosts Malaysia, Palestine, Singapore and Guam. | Photo Credit: Mohammaden Sporting Club
India has been drawn in Group E for the Qualifiers. The Blue Colts will face hosts Malaysia, Palestine, Singapore and Guam. | Photo Credit: Mohammaden Sporting Club
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India Under-17 team to play two friendlies against Myanmar ahead of AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualifiers
The Indian Under-17 football team will play two friendlies against Myanmar ahead of the AFC U-17 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2027 qualifiers from November 11 to November 20 which will be held in Kuala Lampur.
Both friendlies will be held at the Starcity Sports Club in Thanlyin, Myanmar. The first friendly will take place on October 4 while the second match will take place on October 7.
The two matches will be the Blue Colts’ first international friendlies since beginning their preparatory camp under head coach Mehrajuddin Wadoo in Margao earlier this month.
India has been drawn in Group E for the Qualifiers. The Blue Colts will face hosts Malaysia, Palestine, Singapore and Guam.
Myanmar, who qualified for the AFC U17 Asian Cup 2026, will provide India with relevant preparation ahead of the 2027 Qualifiers.
India also played two friendly matches against Myanmar in Yangon in March 2026. The Blue Colts won the first match 2-1 before the second ended in a goalless draw.
Head coach Mehrajuddin Wadoo said, “These matches will be an important part of our preparation for the qualifiers. Myanmar are a good opponent at this age group, and like India, they also qualified for the AFC U17 Asian Cup this year. Playing two international matches away from home will give us a good opportunity to assess the players and work on different aspects of our game before November.”
Published on Sep 27, 2026
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