Joeys extended squad named for 2023 AFC U-17 Asian Cup

Subway Joeys' Head Coach Brad Maloney has named an extended 28-player squad ahead of the AFC U-17 Asian Cup Thailand 2023™ to be staged in Bangkok and Chonburi from June 15 - July 2, 2023.

The extended squad includes Adelaide United FC forward Nestory Irankunda, recent Isuzu UTE A-League Men debutant for the Central Coast Mariners, midfielder Miguel Di Pizio, and goalkeeper Anthony Pavlesic, who has also been called into the Mariners' senior squad in the later stages of the regular season and for the Finals.

Upon announcing the extended squad, which will be reduced to 23-players ahead of the tournament, Maloney said: "Over the past year, we have been monitoring close to 120 players based in Australia and abroad, as we look to assemble the strongest available squad for these challenging World Cup qualifiers.

"We have deliberately selected a squad which provides both depth and versatility in addition to individual excellence to reflect the opposition we will face during the group stage and the demands of the tournament format.

Talking about the opportunity that lie ahead for the Australian U-17 men's national team in Thailand, where all 28-players in the extended squad are Australian-based, Maloney explained: "The under-17s Asian Cup will be the first major test for of our country's brightest young talent and presents a platform for each to sh›owcase themselves against the finest in Asia.

"However, as a collective we head to Thailand with one goal in mind and that's to reach at least the semi-finals to secure qualification for this year's FIFA under-17s World Cup.

"The quality and strength across Asian nations, particularly at the youth level, continues to increase exponentially and we know we will have to be at our best to achieve our ambitions," concluded Maloney.

Having finished top of their qualifying group hosted in Shepparton (Victoria) during October 2022, the Australians have been drawn in Group C and will face Saudi Arabia (16 June) and China PR (19 June) at Chonburi Stadium before completing the round robin group stage format against Tajikistan (22 June) at Bangkok's Rajamangala National Stadium.

The 2023 AFC U-17 Asian Cup™ features the 10 group winners and five best runners-up from the Qualifiers, along with hosts Thailand.

Australia will need to reach the semi-finals to qualify for the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2023™, currently scheduled to run 10 November - 2 December 2023, with the host country to be confirmed by FIFA following Peru's withdrawal as tournament host.

The Subway Joeys' coaching unit and support staff for the upcoming AFC U-17 Asian Cup includes Brad Maloney (Head Coach), Assistant Coach Michael Cooper, Goalkeeper Coach Davide del Giovine, Sports Scientist Josh Gould, Doctor Andriy Boyko, Physiotherapist Luis Resa, Equipment Manager Guido Chayan and Analyst Huw Cox.

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AFC U-17 Asian Cup Thailand 2023™ Group Stage Draw

Group A: Thailand, Yemen, Malaysia, Laos

Group B: Korea Republic, IR Iran, Afghanistan, Qatar

Group C: Tajikistan, Australia, Saudi Arabia, China PR

Group D: Japan, India, Vietnam, Uzbekistan

Australia - AFC U-17 Asian Cup Thailand 2023™ Group Stage Match Schedule

Friday 16 June - Australia vs Saudi Arabia at 5.00pm local / 8.00pm AEST, Chonburi Stadium

Monday 19 June - Australia vs China PR at 5.00pm local / 8.00pm AEST, Chonburi Stadium

Thursday 22 June - Australia vs Tajikistan at 5.00pm local / 8.00pm AEST, Rajamangala National Stadium (Bangkok)

CLICK HERE for the full AFC U-17 Asian Cup Thailand 2023™ Match Schedule.

SUBWAY JOEYS EXTENDED SQUAD l AFC U-17 ASIAN CUP THAILAND 2023 l 15 JUNE - 2 JULY

NAME

POSITION

CURRENT CLUB (as at 16 May '23)

JUNIOR CLUB / MEMBER FEDERATION

Nathan AMANATIDIS

Attacker

Adelaide United FC

Adelaide Comets FC / Football South Australia

Peter ANTONIOU

Defender

Melbourne City FC

FC Bulleen Lions / Football Victoria

Nathan BARRIE

Defender

Western Sydney Wanderers FC

Seaforth FC / Football New South Wales

Daniel BENNIE

Attacker

Perth Glory FC

Sorrento FC / Football West

Rylan BROWNLIE

Attacker

Olympic FC

Moreton Bay United FC / Football Queensland

Robert COOK

Goalkeeper

Perth Glory FC

Joondalup City FC / Football West

Giovanni DE ABREU

Midfielder

Perth Glory FC

Sorrento FC / Football West

Zachary DE JESUS

Defender

Sydney FC

Lakeside Lions JFC / Football New South Wales

Miguel DI PIZIO

Midfielder

Central Coast Mariners FC

AC United / Football New South Wales

Campbell DOVISON

Attacker

Western United FC

East Bentleigh SC / Football Victoria

Mitchell GLASSON

Attacker

Sydney FC

Liverpool Rangers SC / Football New South Wales

Daniel GRASKOSKI

Goalkeeper

Northcote City FC

Glen Eira FC / Football Victoria

Aden GREEN

Defender

Western Sydney Wanderers FC

Maccabi Hakoah JFC / Football New South Wales

Jordan HOEY

Attacker

Melbourne Victory FC

FC Bulleen Lions / Football Victoria

Edward INCE

Midfielder

Brisbane Roar FC

Pine Hills FC / Football Queensland

Nestory IRANKUNDA

Attacker

Adelaide United FC

Adelaide Croatia Raiders SC / Football South Australia

Andriano LEBIB

Defender

Perth Glory FC

Dianella White Eagles / Football West

Jonathon LEITHEAD

Defender

Perth Glory FC

Subiaco AFC / Football West

Jacob McLACHLAN

Defender

Sydney FC

Georges Rivers FC / Football New South Wales

Richard NKOMO

Defender

Sydney FC

South West Wanderers / Football New South Wales

Bailey O'NEIL

Defender

Adelaide United FC

Western Strikers SC / Football South Australia

Andre PARKES

Defender

Central Coast Mariners FC

Castle Hill United FC / Football New South Wales

Anthony PAVLESIC

Goalkeeper

Central Coast Mariners FC

Sydney United 58 FC / Football New South Wales

Sotiri PHILLIS

Defender

Adelaide United FC

West Torrens Birkalla / Football South Australia

Tiago QUINTAL

Midfielder

Sydney FC

Baulkham Hills FC / Football New South Wales

Corey SUTHERLAND

Midfielder

Perth Glory FC

Cockburn City / Football West

Fabian TALLADIRA

Midfielder

Adelaide United FC

Adelaide City FC / South Australia

Michael VONJA

Goalkeeper

Western United FC

Caroline Springs George Cross FC / Football Victoria

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