Back these boys, they are the future: Matos

For now, the Under-17 boys will feature in the I-League with New Delhi set to be their base.

Luis Norton de Matos demands Goals to put early pressure

In Ghana, India have formidable opponents and Matos acknowledged that it will be a tough ask for them.

India lost 0-3 to giants USA in the opener and then 1-2 to Colombia in their Group A matches.

India were beaten 0-3 by USA while Colombia lost 0-1 to Ghana. Both teams will look to collect their first points of the tournament.

De Matos said the players must improve on their finishing to improve as individuals as well as a team.

India charted a two-year preparation plan, embarking on frequent foreign exposure trips.

The Portuguese stated that his boys are absolutely up for the challenge.

After the USA game, India play Colombia on October 9 and then Ghana on October 12 at the Nehru Stadium here.

Luis Norton de Matos is hoping for some international action before the start of the tournament.

The Indian colts came from a goal down to hold Chile after being reduced to 10 men in Mexico City.