Asian Cup: Nikhil Poojary named in 26-man India squad

Nikhil Poojary was named in the final 26-man Indian National squad for the upcoming Asian Cup scheduled to kick-off on Friday, January 12, in Qatar.  The right-back who has been an integral part of Igor Stimac’s squad in 2023 will be making his debut in the continental show-piece.

The Blue Tigers have been drawn in Group B alongside Australia, Uzbekistan and Syria and will begin their campaign against the Socceroos at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan on Saturday, January 13.

India in 2023 AFC Asian Cup :

• Average Age : 27 Years

• Head Coach : Igor Stimac

• Captain : Sunil Chhetri

• Oldest Player : Sunil Chhetri

• U23 Players : 6 Players

• Youngest Player : Vikram Partap

• Major Missing : Anwar & Jackson

India’s 26-member squad for the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023

Goalkeepers: Amrinder Singh, Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Vishal Kaith

Defenders: Akash Mishra, Lalchungnunga, Mehtab Singh, Nikhil Poojary, Pritam Kotal, Rahul Bheke, Sandesh Jhingan, Subhasish Bose

Midfielders: Anirudh Thapa, Brandon Fernandes, Deepak Tangri, Lalengmawia Ralte, Liston Colaco, Naorem Mahesh Singh, Sahal Abdul Samad, Suresh Singh Wangjam, Udanta Singh

Forwards: Ishan Pandita, Lallianzuala Chhangte, Manvir Singh, Rahul Kannoly Praveen, Sunil Chhetri, Vikram Partap Singh

India’s Group B fixtures at the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023

January 13, 2024: Australia vs India (17:00 IST, Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan)
January 18, 2024: India vs Uzbekistan (20:00 IST, Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan)
January 23, 2024: Syria vs India (17:00 IST, Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor)