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2014 AFC Challenge Cup Qualifiers – Group A | The Squads

2014 AFC Challenge Cup Qualifiers

The Indian national team will face Chinese Taipei, Guam and Myanmar in Group A of the 2014 AFC Challenge Cup Qualifiers scheduled to kick-off on Saturday.

India coach Wim Koevermans and his boys are confident ahead of the matches in Yangon against quite tricky opponents.

I would like to give you an overview on the four squads competiting for the top spot in the group.

So let’s have a look at all the squads from India’s Group A…

CHINESE TAIPEI

Goalkeepers
Lu Kun-Chi (Taiwan Power Company FC), Chiang Yung Hsuan (Taiwan Power Company FC), Yang Chun Kuang (Pingtung University of Education football team)

Defenders
Chen Shanfu (Taiwan Power Company FC), Lin Cheng-Yi (Taiwan Power Company FC), Lee Meng-Chian (Taiwan Power Company FC), Wei Pei Lun (National Sports Training Center), Tsai Sheng-An (Taiwan Power Company FC), Lee Tai-Lin (Taiwan Power Company FC), Yang Chao-Hsun (Shou University SC)

Midfielders
Jiang Minghan (Military Service of the National Training Center), Huang Kai-Jun (Taiwan Power Company FC), Feng Pao-Hsing (Taiwan Power Company FC), Chen Yi-Wei (Taiwan Power Company FC), Chang Fu-Hsiang (Tatung FC), Su De-Cai (National Sports Training Center), Chan Che-Yuan (National Sports Training Center), Huang Han-Sheng (TMNCK University FC)

Forwards
He Ming-Chan (Taiwan Power Company FC), Chiu I-Huan (National Sports Training Center), Tai Hung-Hsu (Taiwan Power Company FC)

Officials
Chiang Mu-Tsai (Head Coach)

GUAM

Goalkeepers
Doug Herrick (Seattle Sounders FC U-23, USA), Dallas Jaye (United States University of South Florida, USA)

Defenders
Dominic Gadia (Cars Plus, Guam), Mark Chargualaf (Table 35 Espada, Guam), Scott Leon Guerrero (Quality Distributors, Guam), Micah Paulino (Niagara University, USA), Christian Schweizer (Table 35 Espada, Guam), Jonahan Romero (Kaya, Philippines), Shawn Nicklaw (HB Køge, Denmark)

Midfielders
Jason Cunliffe (Captain | Pachanga, Philippines), Ian Mariano (Pachanga, Philippines), Dylan Naputi (Table 35 Espada, Guam), Ian Adamos (SoCal Elite, USA), Marcus Lopez (Guam Shipyard, Guam), Ryan Guy (New England Revolution, USA), Thaddeus Atalig (Table 35 Espad, Guam), Travis Nicklaw (San Diego State University, USA), John Matkin (United Sikkim FC, India)

Forwards
Zachary DeVille (California State University, Northridge, USA), Sean Navarro, David Nussbaum, Jorge Valenzo

Officials
Gary John White (Head Coach)

INDIA

Goalkeepers
Sandip Nandy (Churchill Brothers SC), Subrata Pal (Prayag United SC), Karanjit Singh (Salgaocar FC)

Defenders
Nirmal Chettri (Mohun Bagan AC), Raju Eknath Gaikwad (East Bengal Club), Denzil Franco (Churchill Brothers SC), Souvik Ghosh (Pailan Arrows), Syed Rahim Nabi (Mohun Bagan AC), Rowilson Rodrigues (Dempo SC), Gouramangi Moirangthem Singh (Prayag United SC), Gurjinder Kumar Singh (Pune FC)

Midfielders
Izumi Arata (Pune FC), Lalkamal Bhowmick (Prayag United SC), Francis Fernandes (Salgaocar SC), Alwyn George (Pailan Arrows), Mehtab Hossain (East Bengal Club), Clifford Miranda (Dempo SC), Jewel Raja Sheikh (Mohun Bagan AC), Lenny Rodrigues (Churchill Brothers SC), C.K. Vineeth (Prayag United SC)

Forwards
Sunil Chhetri (Churchill Brothers SC), Jeje Lalpekhlua (Pune FC), Robin Singh (East Bengal Club)

Officials
Wim Koevermans (Head Coach), Savio Medeira (Assistant Coach), Marcus Pacheco (Goalkeeping Coach), Srinivas Murthy (Team Manager), Dr. Manabendra Bhattacharya (Doctor), Gigi George (Physio), Liaqat Ali (Masseur), Sanjay Dhyani (Kit Manager)

MYANMAR

Goalkeepers
Thiha Si Thu (Yadanarbon), Kyaw Zin Phyo (Magwe), Pyae Phyo Aung (Southern Myanmar)

Defenders
Yan Aung Win (Yadanarbon), Zaw Min Htun (Yadanarbon), Thet Naing (Yadanarbon), Ye Zaw Htet Aung (Yadanarbon), Zaw Zaw Oo (Ayeyawady), Moe Win(Naypyidaw), Thein Than Win (Kanbawza), Aung Hein Kyaw (Zeyar Shwe Myay)

Midfielders
Phyo Ko Ko Thein (Ayeyarwady), Nyi Nyi Min (Ayeyarwady), Naing Lin Oo (Ayeyarwady), Yan Aung Kyaw (Yangon), Yar Zar Win Thein (Yangon), Kyi Lin (Yangon), David Htan (Yangon), Khin Maung Lwin (Yangon), Myo Zaw Oo (Myanmar Magway)

Forwards
Kyaw Ko Ko (Yangon), Kaung Si Thu (Yadanarbon), Kyaw Zeyar Win (Kanbawza), Soe Min Oo (Kanbawza), Paing Soe (Yadanarbon)

Officials
Park Sung Wha (Head Coach)