India U17 women’s team will play three friendly matches against Russia in Sochi on April 11, 14 and 17, 2026. Head coach Pamela Conti has named a 23-member squad for the tour.
All three matches will be played at the Matsesta Football Center in Sochi as part of Young Tigresses preparation for the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026.
In the Asian Cup in Suzhou, India is placed in Group B and will take on Australia on May 2, Japan on May 5 and Lebanon on May 8.
Goalkeepers: Munni, Shelna Maria Sajit, Tamphasana Devi Konjengbam.
Defenders: Alena Devi Sarangthem, Alisha Lyngdoh, Divyani Linda, Elizabed Lakra, Joyshini Chanu Huidrom, Ritu Badaik, Taniya Devi Tonambam.
Midfielders: Abhista Basnett, Alva Devi Senjam, Bonifilia Shullai, Julan Nongmaithem, Pritika Barman, Redima Devi Chingkhamayum, Thandamoni Baskey.
Forwards: Anushka Kumari, Anwita Raghuraman, Joya, Olivia Chanu Ningthoujam, Pearl Fernandes, Valaina Fernandes.
Head coach: Pamela Conti
Assistant coaches: Vincenzo Conti and Nivetha Ramadoss
Goalkeeping coach: Mario Aguiar
Strength and conditioning coach: Amit Yadav
Picture Courtesy: AIFF Media
