A 22-member Indian Under-16 Boys Football Team with Shuvendu Panda and Tankadhar Bag of Odisha as head coach and player respectively reached Malaysia today for an exposure tour, during which they are slated to play four friendly matches against AMD U16/17 on August 29, August 31, September 2 and September 5. All matches will kick-off at 2 PM IST.

Panda referred to this exposure tour as a very important test as they have not played against any country from Southeast Asia before. The Blue Colts have prepared well for these matches and coach feels they are confident as well.

Meanwhile, he mentioned other age-group teams` current overwhelming performances would encourage his troop to push more and deliver on the pitch. He praised AIFF for putting in the rigorous effort towards development of youth players.

INDIA U-16 TEAM:
Goalkeeper: Naveen Saini, Frevino Fernands, Zahid Bukhari.
Defenders: Hannan Abdul, Sajad Hussain Parray, Praful Kumar, Evan Thapa, Tankadhar Bag, Savio Clarence Fernandes, Dipu Halder, Brijesh Giri, Lalrampana Pautu, Kushang Subba.
Mid-fielders: Pragyan Medhi, Vibin Mohanan, Rudraansh Singh, Vellington Fernandes, Lalchhanhima Chawnghlut, Shailesh Patre, Advait Sumbly.
Forwards: Vanlalruatfela Thlacheu, Sundar Gogoi, Vishwa Vijay Shinde.
Head Coach: Shuvendu Panda.
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PHOTO: India U-16 boys football team for exposure tour of Malaysia.