23-member India U17 women’s team was announced by head coach Joakim Alexandersson for the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026 Qualifiers, scheduled to be held between October 13 and 17 in Dolen Omurzakov Stadium, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
The Young Tigresses are placed in Group G along with hosts Kyrgyz Republic and Uzbekistan. India will face hosts Kyrgyz Republic on October 13 and Uzbekistan on October 17. The group winners will qualify for the 12-team final tournament in China next year.
Squad
Goalkeepers: Munni, Surajmuni Kumari, Thameena Fathima.
Defenders: Alena Devi Sarangthem, Alisha Lyngdoh, Binita Horo, Divyani Linda, Elizabed Lakra, Joyshini Chanu Huidrom, Ritu Badaik, Taniya Devi Tonambam.
Midfielders: Abhista Basnett, Anita Dungdung, Bonifilia Shullai, Julan Nongmaithem, Pritika Barman, Shveta Rani, Thandamoni Baskey.
Forwards: Anushka Kumari, Anwita Raghuraman, Nira Chanu Longjam, Pearl Fernandes, Valaina Fernandes.
Head coach: Joakim Alexandersson
Assistant coach: Nivetha Ramadoss
Goalkeeping coach: Dipankar Choudhury
Strength and conditioning coach: Anugrah Suresh
Picture Courtesy: AIFF Media
