Indian football U17 team in pot 1 of AFC U17 Qualifiers

 

India’s journey in football might take an exciting turn as the nation finds itself in Pot 1 for the AFC U17 qualifiers. This placement is a disguise in blessing and some remarkable performances of the young Indian footballers and their coaching staff in last few years.

Being in Pot 1 is a significant advantage as it means India will avoid facing some of the top-ranked teams in the early stages of the tournament. This could potentially enhance India’s chances of progressing further in the competition, providing the young players with invaluable experience on an international platform, and also a chance to qualify for the u17 world cup on merit

India’s U17 team has been showing promising performances recently. They recorded a 3-0 win over Kuwait and despite a 2-1 defeat against Saudi Arabia, they managed to qualify for the 2023 AFC U17 Asian Cup. But were pitted against tough teams like Uzbekistan, Vietnam and japan, finishing 3 rd in the group by losing two and 1 draw they are knocked out of the group stage eventually. But the performances against giants like Uzbekistan and japan were lauded by teams and coaches alike.

Being in Pot 1 is just the beginning. The real challenge lies ahead in the qualifiers. The young players will need to continue their hard work and maintain their performance levels. AIFF, the coaching staff, led by ishfaq ahmed, will also play a crucial role in preparing the team for the upcoming matches.