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*     A 23-member Indian squad, including Rakesh Oram from Odisha, has been announced by All India Football Federation.
*     The Indian colts have been clubbed in Group C alongside hosts Palestine, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Afghanistan in Group C.
*     India play their first match against Palestine on October 2.
*     Thereafter, the Colts face UAE and Afghanistan on October 4 and 6 respectively.
*     The Indian squad has been churned out from the Indian U-19 Team which finished runners-up in the SAFF U-19 Championship and from the Indian squad which is currently participated in the FAM-FRENZ Asia Champions Trophy 2015.
*     Former Chelsea and Crystal Palace Academy coach Lee Johnson is the head coach of the Indian squad.

INDIA U-23 TEAM:
Goalkeepers: Sayak Barai, Rafique Ali Sardar, Sukhdev Shivaji Patil.
Defenders: Shahabaaz, Kapil Boro, Nishu Kumar, Gursimrat Singh Gill, Mohd Sajid Dhot, Sarthak Golui, Amey Ganesh Ranawade, Lalthakima.
Mid-fielders: Lalramzauva Khiangte, Malsawmzuala, Bidyananda Singh Ningthoujam, Rakesh Oram, Vinit Rai.
Forwards: Suman Sarkar, Milan Basumatary, Moinuddin, Daniel Lalhlimpuia, Muhammed Ashique Kuruniyan, Lallianzuala Chhangte, Mawihmingthanga.