Mohali (Punjab), India, April 7 (ANI): The Defending Champions Punjab FC ( PFC ) has revealed its 22-player roster for the Dream Sports Championship National The finals will take place from April 8-15 in Goa. PFC are placed in Group B together with Football 4 Change from Manipur, the SESA Football Academy from Goa, and an English Championship team Norwich City FC .

Punjab FC beat East Bengal 1-0 in the 2024 championship match at Cooperage Stadium as Arshvir Singh netted the decisive goal.

Punjab FC will receive coaching from Head Coach Ramesh Gangaram Bista and will feature three junior international players in the format of Vishal Yadav Karish Soram and Usham Thoungamba Singh were part of the team. Additionally, Vishal made his ISL debut during this season, making him the third-youest player ever to play in the ISL.

Punjab FC Qualified for the National Finals after leading Group A at the Delhi qualifier with convincing victories over 90 Minutes Football Academy, whom they defeated 13-0, and Zinc Football Academy from Rajasthan, which they beat 1-0. The championship finale will take place on April 15, featuring the victors from each group. Group A comprises teams such as Reliance Foundation Young Champs from Chennaiyin FC, Dempo Sports Club, and Mohun Bagan Super Giant.

Punjab FC Squad for the Dream Sports Championship National Finals 2025

Goalkeepers: Vishwajeet Yadav, Mohammad Salik Sabbah

Protectors: Thongram Rishikanta Singh, Satnam Singh, Sachitanand Huidrom, Karish Soram, Usham Thoungamba Singh, Arjun, Ashish Lohar, Suraj Murmu, Telem Nungsiba Singh, Zoramdinthara

Midfield players include Aniket Yadav, Samuel Onthanglen Haokip, Sayonba Moirangthem, Lalgoussem Tuboi, Rongdamlen Thanga Chiru, and Masud Ali

Forwards: Sameer , Vishal Yadav , Vikash Kisku , Subham Gurung

Support Staff

Lead Trainer: Ramesh Gangaram Bista

Goalkeeping Coach: Vinay Singh

Physiotherapist: Madhav Katara

S&C Coach: Ravinder Chauhan

Team Manager: Kaustuv Kashyap

Punjab FC Fixtures

April 8: versus SESA FA - 5:30 PM, Utorda

April 10: vs Football 4 Change - 5:30 PM, Benaulim

April 12: versus Norwich City FC - 5:30 PM, Utorda.(ANI)