FIFA U-17 World Cup: Indian football team stars gear up for maiden appearance

India U-17 football team players practice ahead of the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup. (AIFF)

Updated on: Sep 22, 2017 3:15 PM IST

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India U-17 football team players practice ahead of the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup. (AIFF)

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This will be the first FIFA U-17 World Cup appearance for India. (AIFF)

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India qualified for the FIFA U-17 World Cup by virtue of being hosts. (AIFF)

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India toppled Azerbaijan, Ireland and Uzbekistan to earn the FIFA U-17 World Cup hosting rights. (AIFF)

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Amarjit Singh Khiyam is all set to lead the team against USA on October 6th. (AIFF)

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Luis Norton de Matos, 63, was appointed as coach after Nicolai Adam was sacked in February 2017. (AIFF)

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This is the first time that India are taking part in the final round of any major FIFA tournament. (AIFF)

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The only piece of silverware India have ever won is the 2013 South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) U-16 Championship. (AIFF)

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India will start their FIFA U-17 World Cup campaign against USA on October 6. (AIFF)

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India are placed in Group A along with Colombia, USA and Ghana. (AIFF)