PGFC Academy goalkeeper Aaron Black and striker Achnaff Sayon have both been named in the Australia U17s (Joeys) squad for this month’s ASEAN U17 Championship 2026 in Surabaya, Indonesia.
The Young Aussies, who are the defending champions having triumphed in 2024, are set top face face Brunei, Cambodia and Singapore in the group stage of the tournament which will run from 8-24 April.
Head Coach Carl Veart believes that the ASEAN Championship provides ideal preparation for his young charges ahead of May’s AFC U17 Asian Cup tournament in Saudi Arabia.
“The ASEAN U17 Championship is a really important step in this group’s development,” he said.
“Tournament football presents a completely different challenge to domestic and training environments and this experience will be invaluable for their growth as international players.
“This tournament gives us a chance to expose the players to the demands they’ll face at higher international levels including different playing styles, environments and expectations.
“It’s a key part of preparing them for the future.
“The ASEAN U17 Championship fits perfectly into our long‑term pathway.
“It allows us to challenge the players in a competitive international setting while reinforcing the standards and behaviours we expect at national team level.”
Wishing Aaron, Achnaff and the rest of the Joeys squad all the very best!
CommBank Joeys Match Schedule | ASEAN U17 Championship 2026
Group C – Match One Â
Date: Saturday, 11 April 2026 Â
Kick-off: 3.30pm (local) / 6.30pm (AEST)Â
Teams: CommBank Joeys v Brunei U17Â
Venue: Gelora Delta Sidoarjo, Sidoarjo, Indonesia
Group C – Match Two Â
Date: Tuesday, 14 April 2026 Â
Kick-off: 7.30pm (local) / 10.30pm (AEST)Â
Teams: Singapore U17 v CommBank Joeys Â
Venue: Gelora Delta Sidoarjo, Sidoarjo, Indonesia
Group C – Match Three Â
Date: Friday, 17 April 2026 Â
Kick-off: 3.30pm (local) / 6.30pm (AEST)Â
Teams: CommBank Joeys  v Cambodia U17Â
Venue: Gelora Delta Sidoarjo, Sidoarjo, IndonesiaÂ
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PGFC Academy duo named in Joeys squad for ASEAN U17 Championship
