U-17 boys need more competitive games: Bibiano Fernandes

Indian U-17 boys' coach Bibiano Fernandes stressed the urgent need for more competitive matches for young footballers to rival Asian powerhouses like Japan. He highlighted a significant gap in match experience, with Japanese players featuring in around 600 games by age 19 compared to India's 200.

U-17 boys need more competitive games: Bibiano Fernandes
Indian U-17 boys' coach Bibiano Fernandes stressed the urgent need for more competitive matches for young footballers to rival Asian powerhouses like Japan. He highlighted a significant gap in match experience, with Japanese players featuring in around 600 games by age 19 compared to India's 200.