Archive · 5 Jun 2025
Naushad Moosa Returns as India U-23 Coach, Prioritizes Playing Time
The India under-23 football team has a new coach, Naushad Moosa, who is preparing the team for important games.
He wants the young players to play in matches regularly instead of just sitting on the bench in the ISL, which is a big football league.
He thinks it's more important for them to get experience and play in games to get better.
Moosa has chosen a team of 29 players for some friendly matches to help the players improve.
The team will play against teams from Tajikistan and Kyrgyz Republic.
He believes that playing stronger teams and having more training camps will help the players improve their skills and prepare for the future.
Naushad Moosa returns as India U-23 coach for Asian Games and AFC qualifiers.
Moosa emphasizes importance of game time over immediate ISL entry for young players.
29-member squad selected for friendlies against Tajikistan and Kyrgyz Republic.
Majority of squad members are with ISL clubs but lack playing time.
Moosa advocates for more exposure matches and longer training camps for player development.
- Who
- Naushad Moosa, coach of the India under-23 squad.
- What
- Naushad Moosa is coaching the India U-23 team and advising youngsters on career paths.
- When
- Friendlies against Tajikistan and Kyrgyz Republic are scheduled for June 18 and 21.
- Where
- Dushanbe, Tajikistan, and Kolkata (training).
- Why
- To prepare the team for the Asian Games and AFC U-23 Asian Cup.
- Coach
- Naushad Moosa
- Team
- India Under-23
- Focus
- Asian Games, AFC U-23 Asian Cup
- Squad Size
- 29 members
- Friendlies Opponents
- Tajikistan and Kyrgyz Republic
- Key Advice
- Prioritize game time over immediate ISL entry