Shillong, May 4: Meghalaya have announced an 18-member squad for the Swami Vivekananda U-20 Men’s National Football Championship 2026, set to be held in Narainpur, Chhattisgarh, with experienced youth coach Jeffrey Warlarpih at the helm.
Placed in Group A, Meghalaya will face Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan and Jharkhand in the league stage. The team will open their campaign against Bihar on May 9.
The side heads into the tournament with growing confidence, having reached the semifinals last year after a group-stage exit in 2024, reflecting steady progress over recent editions.
The Meghalaya Football Association (MFA) today organised a send-off ceremony for the squad, where General Secretary Sunesh Syiem, Vice-President Cliff Nongrum and senior members Dipshon L. Nongbri and Freddy Kharpran extended their best wishes to the players and support staff.
Meghalaya Squad:
Goalkeepers: Jovialstar L. Lyngkhoi, Kangkam G. Momin
Defenders: Bipiush G. Marak, Damitre Kynjing, Imeral Jana, Pynshailang L. Nonglait, Shemkupar Massar, Defender Sylliang
Midfielders: Phermanbha Lyngdoh, Sholinstar Syngkli, Gerald Ebenezer Kharbyngar, Menangpyndap Khongjee, Dawansalanmi Malang
Forwards: Mebanlamlynti Masharing, Alex Manar, Ryan Gibbs Kharnaior, Samborlang Langte, Banganson Nongphlang
Support Staff:
Jeffrey Warlarpih (Head Coach), Khrawbok Syngkli (Assistant Coach), Amit Rai (Manager), Banisha Lapasam (Physio)
Fixtures:
vs Bihar – May 9
vs Jharkhand – May 11
vs Andhra Pradesh – May 13
vs Rajasthan – May 17
The team will be aiming to continue their upward trajectory and push for a place in the final this year.
