India to play Italy, Netherlands as part of U-17 Women's World Cup prep

Published at :June 17, 2022 at 6:29 PM

Modified at :December 13, 2023 at 1:01 PM

(Courtesy : AIFF Media)

The young Tigresses are also set to face Denmark, Norway and Sweden.

After camping in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, the India U-17 Women’s National Team will travel to Italy and Norway, from 20th June till 08th July 2022 and participate in two tournaments as part of its preparation for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup that is set to be held in India later this year. The young tigresses will play two tournaments during their exposure tour – the 6th Torneo Female Football Tournament in Italy from June 22, 2022 – June 26, 2022 and Open Nordic Tournament WU16 in Norway from July 1, 2022 – July 7, 2022. This will be the first time, the team is participating in the NORDIC Tournament.

[KH_ADWORDS type="4" align="center"][/KH_ADWORDS]India will face Italy on June 22, 2022 at 10 PM (IST) at the Gradisca d'lsonzo stadium in the 6th Torneo Female Football Tournament. Apart from India, Chile, Italy and Mexico will also be participating in the tournament.

On the other hand, in the Open Nordic Tournament WU16 in Norway, eight teams will compete against each other- Netherlands, India, Norway, Iceland, Denmark, Faroe Islands, Finland and Sweden. India will face The Netherlands on July 1, 2022, at the Strommen Arena from 6.30PM (IST).

[KH_RELATED_NEWS title="Related News |ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW"][/KH_RELATED_NEWS]Head Coach Thomas Dennerby who took charge of the team earlier this year has selected 23 players who will be playing the international games.

Further fixtures will be updated later.

India U-17 women's team squad

Goalkeepers: Monalisa Devi, Hempriya Seram, Keisham Melody Chanu.

Defenders: Astam Oraon, Kajal, Bhumika Mane, Naketa, Purnima Kumari, Shubhangi Singh, Sudha Ankita Tirkey, Varshik

Midfielders: Babina Devi, Gladys Zonunsangi, Misha Bhandari, Pinku Devi, Nitu Linda, Shailja

Forwards: Anita Kumari, Kajol Dzouza, Neha, Rejiya Devi Laishram, Shelia Devi, Lynda Kom Serto.

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