New Delhi: Naushad Moosa took a break. After the coach of India U-23 failed to complete the class in the qualifications of Asian Asian Asian 2026 AFC U-23, the former Indian international defender remained back in Doha to spend a few days with his friends. The capital of Katari was bombed on Tuesday, the day after India just lost the host. Was it safe for him to stay back? Moosa said to Toi, “That night it created some panic, but things settled after it.” The performance of his team in three qualifications from Doha made people return home and noticed. Social media was full of clips that show an impressive solo effort Muhammed Sail for an opening strike. Naushad Moosa boys finished fifth among eleven second teams, only one place behind the qualifying points. They won against Bahrain (2-0), dreated Brunei 6-0 and just lost with hosts Katar 2-1. “It agreed that what is on the U-23 display, but what is concerned, what next? Most of them warm the bench when they return to their clubs. They won’t have much game time. “This lack of continuity was the main problem for us,” he continued, “these boys must now play at a higher level. Moosa said he had also associated this problem with the AIFF and can only hope that it can be solved. The strong news Moos for young players is to find clubs where they can get playing time. Meanwhile, Moosa will return to Guwahati to join Northeast United, where he is part of the coaching staff. Moosa praised his boys for their adventure exhibition and said Suhail, most spoken about the young man, should remain concentrated. “These boys should focus on the game, but it must still be involved in competing games.”
