Colombia becomes the first team to arrive for FIFA U-17

21 Sep 2017 01:27 PM

FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 set to begin in 15 days, Colombia became the first team to arrive in India for the tournament.



The team arrived India at the IGT in New Delhi on Wednesday night.  

The South American nation is placed in Group A and will play two of their group matches in New Delhi and one match in Navi Mumbai. 

Upon the landing in New Delhi on late Wednesday night, Colombia coach Orlando Restrepo said that they are delighted to be in India.


The boys and the staff are all looking forward to a competitive tournament where we will put our best foot forward.


Tournament Director of the Local Organizing Committee, Javier Ceppi said that it is very exciting to have Colombia as the first team coming into the country.


With their arrival, the Tournament now enters into the last stage, with the National Teams starting their preparations actually on-ground to get used to the conditions in India.


We encourage all fans to welcome all the teams that will start arriving from now onwards and to show the hospitality of this wonderful country.


Besides Colombia and hosts India, the 22 remaining teams will be landing in India over the course of the next two weeks.

Reporter: | Desk: | Editing: Bhakti Pai Balgi



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