Archive · 4 Sep 2026
Mehrajuddin Wadoo Sets India U17 Asian Cup Qualification Target
Mehrajuddin Wadoo is the new coach of India’s under-17 boys’ football team.
His first job is to help the team qualify for the AFC U17 Asian Cup.
About 35 young players are currently training in a camp in Goa.
The final squad will have 25 players.
India will play four practice matches before the qualifiers.
The qualifying games will take place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from November 11 to 20.
India will play Malaysia, Palestine, Singapore and Guam.
Wadoo hopes to help young players become the next generation of Indian footballers.
New India U17 head coach Mehrajuddin Wadoo has made AFC U17 Asian Cup qualification his immediate priority.
India’s camp in Margao began on September 2 with about 35 probables, which will be reduced to 25.
India will play four friendly matches, mostly abroad, before the qualifying tournament.
India are in Group E with Malaysia, Palestine, Singapore and Guam for qualifiers in Kuala Lumpur from November 11 to 20.
Wadoo previously represented India and coached clubs including Mohammedan Sporting Club, Real Kashmir FC and Sudeva Delhi FC.
- Who
- Mehrajuddin Wadoo and India’s U17 men’s national football team.
- What
- Wadoo is preparing India for the AFC U17 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2027 qualifiers.
- When
- The training camp began September 2; the qualifiers are scheduled for November 11-20.
- Where
- The camp is in Margao, Goa, and the qualifiers will be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- Why
- India must qualify for the Asian Cup, which Wadoo identified as his first coaching target.
- Coach
- Mehrajuddin Wadoo
- Competition
- AFC U17 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2027 Qualifiers
- Group
- Group E
- Group opponents
- Malaysia, Palestine, Singapore and Guam
- Qualifier venue
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Qualifier dates
- November 11-20
- Current camp size
- Approximately 35 probables, to be reduced to 25
- Preparation matches
- Four friendlies, mostly abroad