HFC U17 kick-off campaign against Odisha FC on Thursday

Hyderabad: ISL side Hyderabad FC announced their 22-man Under-17 squad for the inaugural edition of the Hero U17 Youth Cup which is underway across multiple locations in India.

The young guns are drawn in Group C of the competition alongside fellow ISL side Odisha FC. Young Heroes, Alpha Sports Academy and Techtro Swades United FC are also a part of the group that kicks off on Thursday, December 29.

Having trained in Hyderabad for the best part of a month now, the young HFC side will play their games at the Patliputra Sports Complex in Patna, Bihar.

✨️ The Hero U17 Youth Cup is underway!

Here’s wishing the HFC U17 side, who kick off their campaign tomorrow, the very best 💪#HeroU17YC #WeAreHFC #మనహైదరాబాద్ #HyderabadFC

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— Hyderabad FC (@HydFCOfficial) December 28, 2022

Fixtures

Dec 29 – Odisha FC vs Hyderabad FC

Dec 31 – Hyderabad FC vs Young Heroes

Jan 2 – Hyderabad FC vs Alpha Sports Academy

Jan 6 – Techtro Swades United vs Hyderabad FC

* All games kick off at 10:00 am IST

Squad

Goalkeepers: Wallamjingsuk Khongshun, Lamang Kynsai Kharbuli

Defenders: Gilbert Lalbiaksanga, Joseph Labrinawma Sailo, Leishangthem Olen Meitei, Maaz Babu Khan, Ruben Alex T, Rahul Rai

Midfielders: Ashish Rai, Bitla Akhil Raj, Jigdal Bhutia, Lalremtluanga, Mebanlamlynti Masharing, Ryan Gibbs Kharnaior, Hammad Babu Khan, Bipul Rai

Forwards: Badondor Khongsit, Chingambam Reevaldo Singh, Cris Nowang Singh, Franky Dkhar, Nehal Manger, Sumit Sapkota

The Staff: Manikandan Pillai (Head Coach), Mohammad Imran Ali (Team Manager), SK Azher (Physio)