Huge congratulations to LJBC students Giovanni and Daniel who have been selected by Football Australia for the Australian U-17 Men’s National Team squad ahead of the AFC U17 Asian Cup in Thailand (June 15 – July 2). Both students have been a part of the LJBC Football Academy since 2020, and we are delighted for them both on this fantastic achievement.  

Australia have been drawn in Group C and will face Saudi Arabia (16 June) and China PR (19 June) at Chonburi Stadium before completing the round robin group stage format against Tajikistan (22 June) at Bangkok’s Rajamangala National Stadium. Australia will need to reach the semi-finals to qualify for the FIFA U-17 World in November. All of the Joeys’ AFC U-17 Asian Cup Thailand 2023 matches can be watched live and free on 10 Play.

AFC U-17 Asian Cup Thailand 2023 Group Stage Draw

Group A: Thailand, Yemen, Malaysia, Laos

Group B: Korea Republic, IR Iran, Afghanistan, Qatar

Group C: Tajikistan, Australia, Saudi Arabia, China PR

Group D: Japan, India, Vietnam, Uzbekistan

Australia – AFC U-17 Asian Cup Thailand 2023 Group Stage Match Schedule

Friday 16 June – Australia vs Saudi Arabia at 5.00pm local / 8.00pm AEST, Chonburi Stadium

Monday 19 June – Australia vs China PR at 5.00pm local / 8.00pm AEST, Chonburi Stadium

Thursday 22 June – Australia vs Tajikistan at 5.00pm local / 8.00pm AEST, Rajamangala National Stadium

Well done to Giovanni and Daniel. A deserved reward for all your dedication, enthusiasm and commitment every single day.

John Walmsley & Brad Hassell
LJBC Football Academy - Perth Glory FC Academy School Program