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The Maharashtra Junior Boys squad for the upcoming Dr. B.C. Roy Trophy National Football Championships 2025-26 was officially announced today, setting the stage for their national campaign. The team, meticulously selected to represent the state, is now fully prepared to compete against the nation’s best in Group D, where they will face Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, and Mizoram.
The announcement event was graced by the presence of WIFA Vice President, Shri Malojiraje Chhatrapati, who addressed the young footballers. In his motivating address, Shri Chhatrapati encouraged the boys to give their best, emphasizing the importance of teamwork, discipline, and passion as they represent Maharashtra on the national stage. His words served as a strong morale booster, inspiring the squad as they embark on this prestigious competition.
Squad for the Competition:
| Sr. No. | Name of Player | Position |
| 1 | Tanishq Harshal Pandya | Goalkeeper |
| 2 | Ansh Jitendra Wankhade | Goalkeeper |
| 3 | Shreetej Parshuram Pawar | Defender |
| 4 | Adavet Deepak Salunkhe | Defender |
| 5 | Kedar Sangram Sonale | Defender |
| 6 | Arnav Singh | Defender |
| 7 | Erwyn Basil D’Souza | Defender |
| 8 | Humayl Abdul Mujib Sheikh | Defender |
| 9 | Danish Ali Sayyad Arif Ali | Defender |
| 10 | Param Kshitij Kulkarni | Forward |
| 11 | Temkar Krushnraj Gurudatta | Midfielder |
| 12 | Samrat Krishnat Morbale | Midfielder |
| 13 | Ishan Taposh Ghosh | Midfielder |
| 14 | Rajveer Sujit Gurav | Midfielder |
| 15 | Shaikh Rayyan Javed | Midfielder |
| 16 | Jess Sanjay Bhobe | Forward |
| 17 | Rajveer Pramod Singh | Forward |
| 18 | Viraj Arora | Forward |
| 19 | Aaryak N Jadhav | Forward |
| 20 | Deion Agnelo Fernandes | Forward |
Support Staff:
| 1 | Hemant Pawale | Head Coach |
| 2 | Pankaj Jadhav | Assistant Coach |
| 3 | Nikhil Bhoye | Physiotherpist |
