New Delhi, India Under-17 men's team head coach Ishfaq Ahmed on Tuesday announced his 23-member squad for the SAFF U17 Championship, which will be held in Bhutan.

India will face Bangladesh (September 20) and Maldives (September 24) in Group A of the tournament.

The semi-finals will be held on 28 September, followed by the final on 30 September. All matches will be played at Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu.

The Blue Colts will leave for Thimphu from their camp in Srinagar on Wednesday.

India's 23-member squad for SAFF U17 Championship:

Goalkeepers: Aheibam Suraj Singh, Nandan Roy, Rohit.

Defenders: Brahmacharimayum Sumit Sharma, Chingtham Rainin Singh, Jodrick Branches, Karish Soram, Mohammad Kaif, Usham Thongamba Singh, Yaifaremba Chingkham.

Midfielders: Abdul Salaha Shirgojri, Ahongshangbam Samson, Banlamkupar Rinjah, Kha Azlan Khan, Lewis Jangminlun, Mahmad Sami, Manbhakupar Malangiang, MD Arbash, Ngamgouhou Mate, Ningthoukhongjam Rishi Singh, Vishal Yadav.

Forwards: Bharat Larenjam, Hemneichung Lunkim.