Subway Joeys Gear Up for AFC U-17 Asian Cup with Local Training

Subway Joeys' Head Coach Brad Maloney has called up 30-players for a five-day camp later this month, as the team continue their preparations for June's AFC U-17 Asian Cup™ in Thailand.

Taking place at Sydney Academy of Sport and Recreation at Narrabeen, Maloney has selected Australian-based players only for this camp that will run 16 - 21 April 2023.

Speaking about the upcoming camp and player selections, Head Coach Brad Maloney said: "If we wish to achieve our goal of qualifying for this year's FIFA U-17 World Cup, it's important that we maximise every available opportunity to come together and build upon the foundations we first set during last year's qualifiers," said Maloney.

"For this camp, we have deliberately called up Australian-based players, where several fresh faces will join the existing core group, providing an opportunity for as many players as possible to push their case for Asian Cup selection.

"Following last week's Asian Cup draw, we now know who our group opponents will be, where this intensive camp will enable us to prepare tactically for the challenge that lays ahead in Thailand," explained Maloney.

Due to this camp being conducted outside of a FIFA international men's window, Adelaide United FC's Nestory Irankunda was unavailable for selection.

"I'm in regular contact with Carl Veart around my plans for Nestory (Irankunda), where it's my strong desire for him to be in the Subway Joeys' squad for the Asian Cup," continued Maloney.

"With Adelaide United pushing for an A-League men's finals berth, it was agreed that it's best for right now that Nestory remain with his club and not join this month's camp," concluded Maloney.

Having finished top of their qualifying group hosted in Shepparton (Victoria) during October 2022, the Australians have been drawn in Group C for the AFC U-17 Asian Cup Thailand 2023™ alongside Tajikistan, Saudi Arabia, and China PR for the tournament to be contested in Bangkok and Chonburi from June 15 - July 2, 2023.

The AFC U-17 Asian Cup™ is back after a hiatus of almost five years due to the COVID pandemic and features the 10 group winners and five best runners-up from the Qualifiers, along with hosts Thailand.

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

SUBWAY JOEYS SQUAD | DOMESTIC CAMP I 16 - 21 APRIL 2023

Name

Position

Current Club (at 05/04/23)

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

Daniel BENNIE

Attacker

Perth Glory FC

Sorrento FC / Football West

Rylan BROWNLIE

Attacker

Olympic FC

Moreton Bay United FC / Football Queensland

Nikolas CEVIZOVIC

Defender

Melbourne Victory FC

Dandenong City FC / Football Victoria

Junior CONDE

Attacker

Western Sydney Wanderers FC

Henry Lawson FC / Football New South Wales

Robert COOK

Goalkeeper

Perth Glory FC

Joondalup City FC / Football West

Zachary DE JESUS

Defender

Sydney FC

Lakeside Lions JFC / Football New South Wales

Arthur DE LIMA

Midfielder

Brisbane Roar FC

Brisbane City FC / Football Queensland

Christian DERMENTZOGLOU

Attacker

Western United FC

Yarraville FC / Football Victoria

Miguel DI PIZIO

Midfielder

Central Coast Mariners FC

AC United / Football New South Wales

Mitchell GLASSON

Attacker

Sydney FC

Liverpool Rangers SC / Football New South Wales

Aden GREEN

Defender

Western Sydney Wanderers FC

Maccabi Hakoah JFC / Football New South Wales

Ayman GULASI

Attacker

Macarthur FC

San Souci FC / Football New South Wales

Lucas HERRINGTON

Defender

Brisbane Roar FC

Taringa Rovers FC / Football Queensland

Gus HOEFSLOOT

Goalkeeper

Sydney FC

Helensburgh Thistles SC / 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

Pearson KASAWAYA

Attacker

Sydney FC

Griffith City FC / Football New South Wales

Andriano LEBIB

Defender

Perth Glory FC

Dianella White Eagles / Football West

Zane NORTH

Defender

Brisbane Roar FC

Holland Park Hawks FC / Football Queensland

Bailey O'NEIL

Defender

Adelaide United FC

Western Strikers SC / Football South Australia

Anthony PAVLESIC

Goalkeeper

Central Coast Mariners FC

Sydney United 58 FC / Football New South Wales

Jaylan PEARMAN

Midfielder

Perth Glory FC

Westside FC / Football West

Dylan PERAIC-CULLEN

Goalkeeper

Central Coast Mariners FC

Woden Valley SC / Australian Capital Territory

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

Rushonn TAFUNAI

Defender

Melbourne Victory FC

Balmoral FC / Football Victoria

Fabian TALLADIRA

Midfielder

Adelaide United FC

Adelaide City FC / South Australia

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