Crispin Chettri announces India women’s football team’s 22-member squad for FIFA Women’s Series 2026
India will play the first match against Kenya on April 11th
The Indian senior women’s football team have arrived in Nairobi on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, ahead of the FIFA Series 2026 Kenya, scheduled for the April FIFA International Women’s Match Window.
The Blue Tigresses will take on hosts Kenya in the semi-final on April 11 at 20:30 IST, while Australia and Malawi will play the other semi-final earlier on the same day at 16:30 IST.
The semi-final winners and losers will clash in the final and the third-place play-off, respectively, on April 15.
All matches will take place at the Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi.
Crispin Chettri has been re-appointed as the head coach of the Indian women’s national team. Chettri has named a 22-member squad for the friendly tournament.
India’s squad for FIFA Series 2026 Kenya
Goalkeepers: Adrija Sarkhel, Linthoingambi Devi Maibam, Shreya Hooda.
Defenders: Astam Oraon, Juli Kishan, Martina Thokchom, Nirmala Devi Phanjoubam, Purnima Kumari, Sarita Yumnam.
Midfielders: Aveka Singh, Babina Devi Lisham, Jasoda Munda, Priyadharshini Selladurai, Priyangka Devi Naorem, Sanfida Nongrum, Shilky Devi Hemam.
Forwards: Karishma Shirvoikar, Kaviya Pakkirisamy, Lynda Kom Serto, Malavika P, Pyari Xaxa, Rimpa Haldar.
Head coach: Crispin Chettri
FIFA Series 2026 Kenya Match Schedule
- Semi-final 1 — 16:30 IST, April 11: Australia vs Malawi
- Semi-final 2 — 20:30 IST, April 11: Kenya vs India
- Third-place match — 16:30 IST, April 15
- Final — 20:30 IST, April 15
Venue: Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi, Kenya
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Ayushman Sharma is a sports enthusiast with a deep love for football, following the game closely since 2018. A hardcore supporter of NorthEast United FC and FC Barcelona, he has also gained valuable on-ground experience by volunteering during FIFA World Cup Qualifiers in Guwahati.