AIFF Media Team

NEW DELHI: The India U17 men’s team concluded their two-match friendly exposure against China PR U17 on a positive note, registering a 1-0 win in the second game on Friday, October 10, after a 0-4 defeat in the first contest on Wednesday. Both matches were played at the National Football Training Centre in Xianghe, China.

Wangkheirakpam Gunleiba netted the decisive goal in the 75th minute as Bibiano Fernandes’ boys produced a composed and disciplined display to bounce back strongly.

The fixtures served as valuable preparation for the upcoming AFC U17 Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers, to be held in November in Ahmedabad. The Blue Colts will return to Goa to continue their training camp ahead of the Qualifiers.