Muhammad Imad will captain the Pakistan junior team, which includes a combination of goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders and forwards.

The goalkeepers selected are Ahsan Mahmood and Ehtisham Khan.

The defensive lineup comprises Abdullah Farooq, Asim Haider, Ali Ansar, Samiullah, Ali Hamza and Usman Ghani.

The midfielders are Muhammad Shaheer, Saifullah, Muhammad Imad, Hamza Fayyaz and Yahya Najeeb.

The forward line includes Rana Waleed, Rana Sami, Ghulam Mustafa, Adeel Afzal and Usman Yousaf.

The team management includes Ayaz Mahmood as manager, Sameer Hussain as head coach, Azfar Yaqub as assistant coach, Adil Akhtar as physiotherapist and Imran Khan as video analyst.

The tournament will provide Pakistan’s junior players with an opportunity to compete against international opposition and gain valuable experience at the Under-21 level.