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BRICS U-17 Cup: India to play Russia on October 5 in opener!

india-u-16-practiceAfter participating in the 2016 AFC Under-16 Championship in Goa, the Indian U-17 World Cup Squad will gear up to face Russia in their opening encounter of a five-nation BRICS Under-17 Football Cup on October 5, 2016 at the National Sports Stadium in Bambolim, Goa.

Thereafter, the Indian colts will clash swords against South Africa, China and Brazil next on October 7, 11 and 13 respectively.

Speaking exclusively to AIFF Media, Head Coach of the Indian U-17 World Cup Squad Nicolai Adam dubbed the Cup integral to the experience of the squad.

“The BRICS Cup gives us an opportunity to play a minimum of four International matches”, the German Coach opined.

“It (BRICS Cup) will add to the experience of the boys as we prepare for the FIFA U-17 World Cup”

India’s fixtures in the BRICS Cup

October 5: India vs Russia

October 7: India vs South Africa

October 11: India vs China

October 13: India vs Brazil

by AIFF Media

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