Chandigarh. Minerva Academy, famous for churning out talent in Indian football, has touched another milestone. Five players from the academy have been selected for the senior India football team, which will take part in an important international friendly against Vietnam on October 12. This match will have a deep impact on the FIFA ranking of the Indian football team.
The players selected are Anwar Ali, Akash Sangwan, Jackson Singh, Manvir Singh and Vikram Pratap Singh. These selections symbolize the success of the Minerva Academy's excellent training and development programme, which has produced over 250 players for the national team so far.
Anwar Ali, a dynamic centreback who recently won the ISL Shield and became the country's most expensive footballer, will be crucial to the strength of the Indian defence. His defensive skills have made him among the top players in the country.
Akash Sangwan, a powerful fullback, is known for his consistency and strong performances. Akash's football journey began as the youngest member of Chandigarh's Santosh Trophy team and he made his ILeague debut for Minerva. His success story reflects the academy's power to nurture talent.
Jackson Singh, the first player for India to score a goal in a FIFA World Cup match, is returning from injury and will strengthen the team with his defensive ability and playmaking in the midfield.
Manveer Singh and Vikram Pratap Singh, this aggressive pair has the ability to create problems for the opposition defence. Manveer is in excellent form, while Vikram is bringing new enthusiasm and pace to the team's attack.
Minerva Academy is proud of these five players and congratulates them on their selection. This achievement is a positive sign for the future of Indian football, and the Academy is an example of how worldclass football talent can emerge.
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