CommBank Joeys Head Coach Carl Veart has named his 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.
Quotes attributable to CommBank Joeys Head Coach Carl Veart:
"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
Name | Position | Current Club | Junior Club / Member Federation |
Mustafa ABDELLATIF | Attacker | Western Sydney Wanderers FC, Australia | Marconi Stallions FC / Football NSW |
Lachlan ALLEN | Goalkeeper | Western Sydney Wanderers FC, Australia | Ramsgate RSL / Football NSW |
Dominic ARAVANIS | Defender | Melbourne City FC, Australia | Nunawading FC / Football VIC |
Mitchell BRIGHT | Goalkeeper | Brisbane Roar FC, Australia | Caloundra City SC / Football QLD |
Ryan BUTTIGIEG | Midfielder | Sydney FC, Australia | South West Wanderers FC / Football NSW |
Lucas CHANDLER | Defender | Brisbane Roar FC, Australia | Virginia United FC / Football QLD |
Oliver DIMOVSKI | Defender | Melbourne Victory FC, Australia | Whittlesea Ranges FC / Football VIC |
Ethan FLETCHER | Defender | Sydney FC, Australia | Hills United FC / Football NSW |
Zachary HARRISON | Attacker | Brisbane Roar FC, Australia | Noosa Lions FC / Football QLD |
William KENGNI | Defender | Melbourne Victory FC, Australia | Whittlesea Ranges FC / Football VIC |
Max LINTON | Attacker | Wollongong Wolves FC, Australia | Shellharbour FC / Football NSW |
Cristian LOMBARDO | Attacker | APIA Leichhardt FC, Australia | Concord Junior SC / Football NSW |
Keron LONGHE | Midfielder | Adelaide United FC, Australia | Playford Patriots City SC / Football SA |
Hugo NG | Goalkeeper | Adelaide United FC, Australia | Metrostars / Football SA |
Dionn NIGRO | Midfielder | Sydney FC, Australia | Enfield Rovers FC / Football NSW |
Malik OLUKHALE | Attacker | Melbourne Victory FC, Australia | Brunswick Zebras SC / Football VIC |
Johnny PAVLOVIC | Midfielder | Western Sydney Wanderers FC, Australia | Blacktown City FC / Football NSW |
Jake PILOVSKI | Defender | Melbourne City FC, Australia | Altona North SC / Football VIC |
Lucas SANDS | Attacker | Al Nasr FC, United Arab Emirates | Barca Football Academy / United Arab Emirates |
Marcus SAVIC | Defender | Western Sydney Wanderers FC, Australia | Moorebank Sports SC / Football NSW |
Josef SIKORA | Attacker | Sydney FC, Australia | Dunbar Rovers FC / Football NSW |
Kaiden WALSHE | Defender | Newcastle Jets FC, Australia | Newcastle Olympic FC / Northern NSW Football |
Daniel WOJCIK | Midfielder | Adelaide United FC, Australia | Launceston City FC / Football Tasmania |
