Australia-born Ryan named in India squad

NEW DELHI: Australia-born forward Ryan Williams, who recently obtained an Indian passport has been named in the 23-member Indian football squad for the upcoming AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers Final Round Group C match against Bangladesh in Dhaka on November 18.

The Blue Tigers, who had been camping in Bengaluru since November 6, will arrive in Dhaka on Saturday evening.

While forward Williams will travel to Bangladesh, his inclusion in the matchday squad is subject to the receipt of a No-Objection Certificate from Football Australia and the subsequent approvals from FIFA and AFC.

Squad:

Goalkeepers: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Hrithik Tiwari, Sahil

Defenders: Akash Mishra, Anwar Ali, Bikash Yumnam, Hmingthanmawia Ralte, Jay Gupta, Pramveer, Rahul Bheke, Sandesh Jhingan

Midfielders: Brison Fernandes, Lalremtluanga Fanai, Macarton Louis Nickson, Mahesh Singh Naorem, Nikhil Prabhu, Suresh Singh Wangjam

Forwards: Edmund Lalrindika, Lallianzuala Chhangte, Mohammed Sanan, Rahim Ali, Ryan Williams, Vikram Partap Singh