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Thailand Names U-17 Women's Squad for Asian Cup Qualifiers

Thailand has named the 23-player squad for its women's U-17 national team ahead of the 2027 AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup qualifiers. The team will host Group F matches in Chonburi from October 5 to 11, aiming to advance to the final round in China and eventually qualify for the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco.

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The Football Association of Thailand announced the 23-player roster for the Thailand women's U-17 team competing in the 2027 AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup qualifiers. The squad includes goalkeepers Thanaporn Sin-sairam (Buriram United Academy), Deenara Kodem (Nakhon Si Thammarat Provincial Sports School), and Natthanicha Phathamuy (Jai Fah Academy). Defenders are Harutay Wongpradetsiri (Lampang Provincial Sports School), Siriprapa Lanamkam (Khon Kaen Provincial Sports School), Sattapon Yotsakornthon (Nakhon Si Thammarat Provincial Sports School), Chanthima Yaue (Chonburi Provincial Sports School), Phornnapas Phanpuk (Bangkok Provincial Sports School), Natcha Boonnimitr (Bangkok Provincial Sports School), Supakan Saeng-huachang (BG Pathum Asia Academy), and others. Midfielders: Kawinthida Khikhunthod (BG Pathum Asia Academy), Kanokphan Wanthong (Surin Hin Khoen United), Waranthorn Phongkhoksri (Chonburi Provincial Sports School), Paveesuda Auanlam (Chonburi Provincial Sports School), Nantaya Mi Pho (BG Pathum PTU Thakhlo), Nannanthan Khamphiree (Buriram United Academy), Aiyada Phan-nopha (Phra Nakhon Women's Football), and Thanyaporn Sutthasont (Sisaket Provincial Sports School). Forwards: Kanyapat Muanon (Khon Kaen Provincial Sports School), Thitirat Samrong (Buriram United Academy), Pawichayada Yos-thawariyakon (Nakhon Si Thammarat Provincial Sports School), Sunutsa Pratumwan (Lampang Provincial Sports School), and Mirika Shilla Murdoch (Meriden School, Australia). The team will report to the J Park Hotel in Chonburi on October 3, opening their campaign against Bhutan on October 5, Macau on October 8, and Lebanon on October 11, all matches at Chonburi Stadium at 7:00 p.m.

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