Ryan Williams named in India squad for AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers pending clearance

16 November,2025 10:07 AM IST |  New Delhi  |  PTI

Australia-born forward Ryan Williams, now an Indian passport holder, has been selected in India’s 23-member squad for the AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers against Bangladesh. His match participation awaits final NOC and approvals

India’s Ryan Williams. Pic/AIFF


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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.

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