Khoya Yai [Thailand], June 13 (ANI): Head Coach Bibiano Fernandes on Tuesday named midfielder Korou Singh Thingujam because the captain of the India U-17 National Team for the upcoming AFC U-17 Asian Cup.
After the announcement, Korou mirrored on the captaincy position that has been bestowed upon him.
“It’s an absolute honour for me to be named captain in such a prestigious tournament like the AFC U-17 Asian Cup. I never thought I’d ever be given such responsibility, but I feel grateful that the coaches have seen the potential in me to lead this team,” stated Korou.
The 16-year-old wide-attacking midfielder was handed the captaincy position as a result of Bibiano feels that he’s able to dealing with the essential accountability.
“Being the captain of India in a tournament like the AFC U-17 Asian Cup is a big responsibility, and we believe that Korou is quite capable of carrying out such leadership responsibilities,” Bibiano Fernandes stated as quoted by AIFF.com.
“It was also a matter of giving it to someone who the entire team loves and respects, and someone who can lead the rest of the boys both on and off the pitch. After assessing all the players in all areas, we had a meeting with the team officials and decided Korou was best suited,” he added.
“Being a captain means that one has to take responsibility for the entire team, encourage them on all occasions, and lead them through difficult times. In my books, a captain has to lead by example,” stated Fernandes.
The India U-17s are at present coaching on the Khoya Yai Sports Complex in Thailand. They will shift to the nation’s capital on June 14 earlier than the beginning of the AFC U-17 Asian Cup, the place they’re set to play Vietnam (June 17), Uzbekistan (June 20), and Japan (June 23) in Group D. (ANI)