The All India Football Federation on Friday announced its 15-member squad for the SAFF Championship 2026 in Dhaka. Head coach Naushad Moosa will lead the team as they look to secure a record 11th title. India starts the campaign against Pakistan on November 5, with Liston Colaco among the notable names.
Liston Colaco and Brison Fernandes are the most notable names in the squad that will look to secure a record 11th SAFF title.
The All India Football Federation on Friday announced its 15-member squad for the upcoming SAFF Championship 2026, set to take place in Dhaka from November 5 to 17.
Naushad Moosa, who is the head coach of the India U23 men's team, will lead the Blue Tigers in the tournament. Bibiano Fernandes, who recently coached the India U15 men's team at the FIFA U15 World Cup & Festival Azerbaijan 2026, will serve as assistant coach.
India are placed in Group B alongside Maldives and Pakistan. The Blue Tigers will begin their campaign against Pakistan on November 5 at 15:00 IST before taking on Maldives on November 11 at the same time.
SQUAD
Goalkeepers: Arsh Anwer Shaikh, Mohanraj K, Priyansh Dubey.
Defenders: Abdul Rabeeh, Bijoy Varghese, Chinglensana Singh Konsham, Hmingthanmawia Ralte, Khaiminthang Lhungdim, Muhammed Uvais, Nathan Rodrigues, Ronney Kharbudon, Sandip Mandi.
Midfielders: Abhishek Suryavanshi, Adison Singh Thokchom, Brison Fernandes, Ebindas Yesudasan, Farukh Choudhary, Macarton Nickson, Manglenthang Kipgen, Nikhil Prabhu, Noufal PN, Ricky John Shabong, Suresh Singh Wangjam.
Forwards: Irfan Yadwad, Liston Colaco, Muhammad Suhail, Vishnu PV, Suhail Ahmad Bhat.