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India U23's Bangkok Test: Can Blue Colts Continue Winning Run vs Thailand?

The Indian U23 men's football team is set for an exciting international friendly against Thailand. They'll travel to Bangkok for the November 15 match during the FIFA window. The Blue Colts have shown good form recently with wins against Indonesia. This match provides crucial preparation for the young Indian squad's development.

Key Points: India U23 Football Team to Face Thailand in Bangkok Friendly

  • India U23 team faces Thailand in Bangkok friendly on November 15
  • Team begins Kolkata training camp on November 7 before departure
  • Match scheduled at Thammasat Stadium in Pathum Thani at 15:30 IST
  • Coach Naushad Moosa names 25-member squad including key players
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Football: India U23 men to play friendly against Thailand

Indian U23 men's football team travels to Bangkok for November 15 friendly against Thailand at Thammasat Stadium during FIFA international window.

"The Blue Colts will begin training in Kolkata on November 7 before departing for Thailand - AIFF Statement"

New Delhi, Nov 4

The Indian U23 men's team will travel to Bangkok to play a friendly match against Thailand U23 on November 15, during the upcoming FIFA international match window, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) informed here on Tuesday.

The Blue Colts will begin training in Kolkata on November 7 before departing for Thailand. The match will be played at the Thammasat Stadium in Pathum Thani on Saturday, November 15 at 15:30 IST.

India U23s have played six friendly matches earlier this season, travelling to Tajikistan in June to face the hosts and the Kyrgyz Republic, followed by two games against Iraq in Malaysia in August before the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qualifiers.

In the October window, the Blue Colts played two matches against Indonesia, winning 2-1 and drawing 1-1, the AIFF said on Tuesday.

The India U23 men’s national team were held to a 1-1 draw by Indonesia in their second friendly at the Gelora Bung Karno Madya Stadium in Jakarta on October 13. After a goalless first half, Korou Singh Thingujam (47’) put the Blue Colts in the lead, before Dony Tri Pamungkas (71’) equalised for the hosts. India had earlier defeated the hosts 2-1 in the first match, following which, head coach Naushad Moosa made six changes to his starting lineup.

Earlier, the India U23 men’s team defeated Indonesia 2-1 in the first of two U23 international friendlies at the Gelora Bung Karno Madya Stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia, on October 10, 2025.

All goals came in the first half, as Naushad Moosa’s side raced to an early two-goal lead thanks to a superb brace from Suhail Ahmad Bhat (5’ and 26’) before Dony Tri Pamungkas pulled one back four minutes before half-time. After another intensely fought second half that yielded no goals, the Blue Colts claimed a well-deserved win that underlined both their attacking prowess and defensive solidity.

India U23 men's list of 25 probables for Thailand friendly:

Goalkeepers: Dipesh Chauhan, Kamaludheen A.K., Mohanraj K., Priyansh Dubey.

Defenders: Dippendu Biswas, Harsh Palande, Muhammed Saheef, Ricky Meetei Haobam, Roshan Singh Thangjam, Sanatomba Singh Yanglem, Sumit Sharma Brahmacharimayum.

Midfielders: Ayush Dev Chhetri, Lalrinliana Hnamte, Manglenthang Kipgen, Mohammed Aimen, Shivaldo Singh Chingangbam, Singamayum Shami, Vibin Mohanan, Vinith Venkatesh.

Forwards: Alan Saji, Korou Singh Thingujam, Mohammed Sanan, Parthib Gogoi, Pasang Dorjee Tamang, Thoi Singh Huidrom.

Head coach: Naushad Moosa

- IANS

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Priya S
Suhail Ahmad Bhat's performance in the Indonesia match was brilliant! Hope he gets more playing time. These friendlies are crucial for building team chemistry before bigger tournaments.
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Arjun K
While I appreciate the exposure, I wish AIFF would schedule more matches against stronger opponents. Thailand is good, but we need to test ourselves against top Asian teams to really improve.
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Sarah B
The squad looks balanced with good mix of players from different regions. Excited to see how Korou Singh performs after his goal against Indonesia. All the best Blue Colts! 💙
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Vikram M
Good initiative by AIFF. Regular international matches will help our young players gain confidence. Hope we see some of these players in the senior team soon!
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Michael C
The training in Kolkata before departure makes sense - gives them time to adjust. Thailand U23 is a decent opponent for our boys. Looking forward to the match!

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