A 21-member strong Indian football team has been named for the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup 2022 to be held in Bhubaneshwar, Margao and Navi Mumbai from October 11-30.
Head coach Thomas Dennerby has gone with three goalkeepers, six defenders, four midfielders and eight strikers as India compete at their first FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
Hosts India have been drawn with the USA, Morocco and Brazil in Group A at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2022.
The Swedish head coach admitted that India may not be favourites for the title but that will also allow the team to play with more freedom on the pitch.
Indian football squad:
Goalkeepers: Monalisha Devi Moirangthem, Melody Chanu Keisham, Anjali Munda
Defenders: Astam Oraon, Kajal, Naketa, Purnima Kumari, Varshika, Shilky Devi Hemam
Midfielders: Babina Devi Lisham, Nitu Linda, Shailja, Shubhangi Singh
Forwards: Anita Kumari, Lynda Kom Serto, Neha, Rejiya Devi Laishram, Sheila Devi Loktongbam, Kajol Hubert Dsouza, Lavanya Upadhyay, Sudha Ankita Tirkey
