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The Maharashtra Junior Boys squad for the upcoming Dr. B.C. Roy Trophy – Junior Boys National Football Championship 2026-27 was officially announced, marking an important step in the team’s preparations for the prestigious national competition.
The Maharashtra team is set to compete against some of the best young footballing talent from across the country. Drawn in Group C, Maharashtra will face Mizoram, Meghalaya, and Tamil Nadu as they begin their campaign in the championship.
The squad announcement was graced by the presence of WIFA Vice President, Shri Malojiraje Chhatrapati along with WIFA Secretary Dr. Kiran Chougule, who addressed the young footballers and wished them success for the upcoming tournament. In his motivating address, he encouraged the players to give their best and highlighted the importance of teamwork, discipline, dedication, and passion while representing Maharashtra on the national stage.
His inspiring words served as a strong morale booster for the young squad as they prepare to take on the challenge of competing at one of the country’s most prestigious youth football championships.
Maharashtra Junior Boys Squad
- Faizan Khan
- Garv Gagan Singh
- Abhiraj Sachin Shinde
- Anmol Surendra Mukherjee
- Ranvir Ankit Chona
- Krishna Arvind Acharya
- Danish Mukesh Gonal
- Danish Ali Sayyad Arif Ali
- Aadi Ajay Kangralkar
- Mohammad Umaid
- Daksh Garg
- Kshitij Anand Shinde
- Kanav Surtani
- Sangram Machindra Devkar
- Vishvesh Ganesh Deshpande
- Jeevan Jaysing Thapa
- Arindam Pandurang Bolake
- Aadiraj Netrapal Jadhav
- Vihaan Pravin Shetty
- Arpan Ashwin Zavre
Team Officials
- Head Coach: Prathamesh Chavan
- Assistant Coach: Mazhar Shaikh
- Team Manager: Sushil Dixit
- Physiotherapist: Omkar Kudale
The Western India Football Association extends its best wishes to the entire Maharashtra Junior Boys squad and team officials for the Dr. B.C. Roy Trophy 2026-27. The young players will carry the hopes and pride of Maharashtra as they step onto the national stage and strive to make their mark in the competition.
