AFC U19 Championship Qualifiers: Pune FC youngster Ashique Kuruniyan named in 23-man India U19 squad
For the young striker, this will be the first time he represents India in an official continental competition after featuring for India U18s in the FAM-Frenz Asia Champions Trophy for clubs recently.
The Kerala-born youngster who joined PPFCA in 2014 played an integral part in Pune FC Under-19’s runners up finish in the U19 I-League 2014-15. He was then called up to the AIFF Elite Academy after impressing one and all with his performances in the final phase of U19 I-League in Pune and has been in Goa since June.
Going into the competition, the Indian team has been clubbed in Group C alongside hosts Palestine who they face in the opener on October 2nd. The youngsters will then face United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Afghanistan on October 4th and 6th respectively.
The 23-man squad announced by Coach Lee Johnson which also includes PPFCA graduate Sukhadev Patil, left Delhi for Palestine on Wednesday.
The Team
Goalkeepers: Sayak Barai, Rafique Ali Sardar, Sukhadev Patil
Defenders: Shahabaaz, Kapil Boro, Nishu Kumar, Gursimrat Singh Gill, Mohd Sajid Dhot, Sarthak Golui, Amey Ganesh Ranawade, Lalthakima
Midfielders: Lalramzauva Khiangte, Malsawmzuala, Bidyananda Singh Ningthoujam, Rakesh Oram, Vinit Rai
Forwards: Suman Sarkar, Milan Basumatary, Moinuddin, Daniel Lalhlimpuia, Md. Ashique Kuruniyan (Pune FC), Lallianzuala Chhangte, Mawihmingthanga
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