Indian U-17 women’s team head coach Joakim Alexandersson named a 23-member squad for the AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026 Qualifiers set to happen later this month.
The qualifiers is scheduled to be held between October 13 and 17 in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, with India placed in a three-team Group G.
In its opener, India will face host Kyrgyz Republic on October 13, before taking in Uzbekistan on October 17. Both games will be played at the Dolen Omurzakov Stadium and will kick off at 18:30 IST. The group winners will qualify for the 12-team final tournament in China next year.
After winning the SAFF U17 Women’s Championship in Bhutan in August, the Young Tigresses had continued their training camp in Bengaluru before shifting base to Goa.
The Indian team will arrive in Bishkek on Tuesday, October 7, to help acclimatise to the relatively cooler weather in the Kyrgyz capital.
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.
India’s schedule
- 18:30 IST, October 13: Kyrgyz Republic vs India
- 18:30 IST, October 17: India vs Uzbekistan
- Venue: Dolen Omurzakov Stadium, Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic
Published on Oct 06, 2025
