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AIFF appoints Mehrajuddin Wadoo as head coach of India U17 men's team
The All India Football Federation has named former India international Mehrajuddin Wadoo as head coach of the U17 men's national team. Wadoo will lead the side through a trial phase in Goa as preparations begin for the AFC U17 Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers, where India face Malaysia, Palestine, Singapore and Guam in November.
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The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has appointed former India international Mehrajuddin Wadoo as the head coach of the India U17 men's national team, according to the federation's website. Wadoo, 42, has taken charge as the Blue Colts began their preparatory camp in Margao, Goa, on Wednesday. The camp is currently in its trial phase, with the coaching staff looking to identify and prepare a squad for the AFC U17 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2027 Qualifiers.
India have been drawn in Group E of the qualifiers, which will be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from November 11 to 20. The Blue Colts will face hosts Malaysia, Palestine, Singapore and Guam in the group stage.
An AFC Pro Licence holder, Wadoo brings considerable experience as both a player and coach. He most recently served as head coach of Mohammedan Sporting Club and has previously been in charge of Real Kashmir FC and Sudeva Delhi FC.
As a player, Wadoo represented India in several major competitions. He was part of the squad that won the AFC Challenge Cup in 2008 and later featured at the AFC Asian Cup in 2011. He also won the SAFF Championship in 2005, the Nehru Cup in 2007 and 2009, and was part of the Chennaiyin FC side that won the Indian Super League title in 2015.
Speaking after taking charge, Wadoo said he was honoured to lead the U17 team and stressed the importance of the age group. "It is a great honour to take charge of the India U17 men's national team. This is an important age group, and our immediate focus is to create an environment where they can develop and compete at the highest level," he said. "We have started the camp with trials and will prepare for qualifiers in the best possible manner. I am looking forward to working with the players and having a fruitful camp."
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The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has appointed former India international Mehrajuddin Wadoo as the head coach of the India U17 men's national team.
Wadoo, 42, has taken charge of the team as the Blue Colts began their preparatory camp in Margao, Goa, on Wednesday.
The camp is currently in its trial phase as preparations begin for the AFC U17 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2027 Qualifiers.
India have been drawn in Group E of the Qualifiers, which will be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from November 11 to 20.
The Blue Colts will face hosts Malaysia, Palestine, Singapore and Guam in the group.
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ClaimThe All India Football Federation (AIFF) has appointed former India international Mehrajuddin Wadoo as the head coach of the India U17 men's national team.
ClaimWadoo said: 'It is a great honour to take charge of the India U17 men's national team. This is an important age group, and our immediate focus is to create an environment where they can develop and compete at the highest level. We have started the camp with trials and will prepare for qualifiers in the best possible manner. I am looking forward to working with the players and having a fruitful camp.'