Adelaide United is proud to announce Young Reds Trio, Keron Longhe, Hugo Ng, and Daniel Wojcick have been named in the CommBank Joeys 23-player squad for the CFA U17 Invitational 2026 tournament, to be held between 5 – 13 July.

The tournament – which features hosts China PR, Nigeria and Tanzania – represents an opportunity to expose more players within this age group to international football as preparations continue for the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2026 in November.

With only three players from the recent AFC U17 Asian Cup squad selected, and 11 uncapped Joeys earning their first call-up, the tournament offers valuable experience against international opposition.

CommBank Joeys Head Coach Carl Veart said: 

“This tournament provides us with an excellent opportunity to broaden the group’s international experience ahead of the FIFA U17 World Cup later this year.

“We’ve selected a squad that includes a number of players who have performed strongly in their club environments and deserve the chance to experience international football.

“Eleven players will be involved with the CommBank Joeys for the first time, which is an exciting reflection of the depth of talent within this age group.”

MATCH DETAILS 

China PR U17 v CommBank Joeys 

Sunday, 5 July 2026 

Yinchuan Sports Centre Helanshan Stadium, Yinchuan 
Kick-off: 7.35pm local / 9.35pm AEST 

CommBank Joeys v Nigeria U17 

Wednesday, 8 July 2026 

Yinchuan Sports Centre Helanshan Stadium, Yinchuan 
Kick-off: 4.00pm local / 6.00pm AEST 

Tanzania U17 v CommBank Joeys 

Saturday, 11 July 2026 

Yinchuan Sports Centre Helanshan Stadium, Yinchuan 

Kick-off: 4.00pm local / 6.00pm AEST 

COMMBANK JOEYS SQUAD | CFA U17 INVITATIONAL 2026 | 5 – 13 JULY 

NamePositionCurrent ClubJunior Club / Member FederationMustafa ABDELLATIFAttackerWestern Sydney Wanderers FC, AustraliaMarconi Stallions FC / Football NSWLachlan ALLENGoalkeeperWestern Sydney Wanderers FC, AustraliaRamsgate RSL / Football NSWDominic ARAVANISDefenderMelbourne City FC, AustraliaNunawading FC / Football VICMitchell BRIGHTGoalkeeperBrisbane Roar FC, AustraliaCaloundra City SC / Football QLDRyan BUTTIGIEGMidfielderSydney FC, AustraliaSouth West Wanderers FC / Football NSWLucas CHANDLERDefenderBrisbane Roar FC, AustraliaVirginia United FC / Football QLDOliver DIMOVSKIDefenderMelbourne Victory FC, AustraliaWhittlesea Ranges FC / Football VICEthan FLETCHERDefenderSydney FC, AustraliaHills United FC / Football NSWZachary HARRISONAttackerBrisbane Roar FC, AustraliaNoosa Lions FC / Football QLDWilliam KENGNIDefenderMelbourne Victory FC, AustraliaWhittlesea Ranges FC / Football VICMax LINTONAttackerWollongong Wolves FC, AustraliaShellharbour FC / Football NSWCristian LOMBARDOAttackerAPIA Leichhardt FC, AustraliaConcord Junior SC / Football NSWKeron LONGHEMidfielderAdelaide United FC, AustraliaPlayford Patriots City SC / Football SAHugo NGGoalkeeperAdelaide United FC, AustraliaMetrostars / Football SADionn NIGROMidfielderSydney FC, AustraliaEnfield Rovers FC / Football NSWMalik OLUKHALEAttackerMelbourne Victory FC, AustraliaBrunswick Zebras SC / Football VICJohnny PAVLOVICMidfielderWestern Sydney Wanderers FC, AustraliaBlacktown City FC / Football NSWJake PILOVSKIDefenderMelbourne City FC, AustraliaAltona North SC / Football VICLucas SANDSAttackerAl Nasr FC, United Arab EmiratesBarca Football Academy / United Arab EmiratesMarcus SAVICDefenderWestern Sydney Wanderers FC, AustraliaMoorebank Sports SC / Football NSWJosef SIKORAAttackerSydney FC, AustraliaDunbar Rovers FC / Football NSWKaiden WALSHEDefenderNewcastle Jets FC, AustraliaNewcastle Olympic FC / Northern NSW FootballDaniel WOJCIKMidfielderAdelaide United FC, AustraliaLaunceston City FC / Football Tasmania