India U20 women's team coach Joakim Alexandersson announces 24-member travelling squad for Uzbekistan friendlies

The India U20 women’s team will play two friendly matches in Tashkent against Uzbekistan U20 women on July 13 and 16, 2025, as part of their preparations for the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers, scheduled to be held from August 6 to 10 in Myanmar.

Swedish coach Joakim Alexandersson named a 24-member travelling India U20 women’s team squad that will depart from Bengaluru where the Young Tigresses had been camping on the night of July 10 and arrived in Tashkent on the morning of July 11.

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India U20 Women’s team in Group D of AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers

India U20 women’s team will face Indonesia (August 6), Turkmenistan (August 8) and Myanmar (August 10) in Yangon in the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers.

The group winners and the three best runners-up across all eight groups will qualify for the final tournament in Thailand next year.

The India U20 women’s team 24-member squad includes goalkeeper Monalisha Devi Moirangthem, who was part of the senior team that secured a historic qualification to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 in Thailand last week.

She made one appearance in the qualifiers and joined the U20 camp on July 7 after returning from Thailand.

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Melody Chanu Keisham, Shubhangi Singh, Viksit Bara, Sulanjana Raul, and Cindy Remruatpuii Colney have also trained with the senior team during their camp in Bengaluru, which is part of the broader AIFF vision to provide more exposure to players from a younger age.

India U20 Women’s team 24-member travelling squad for Uzbekistan friendlies:

• Goalkeepers: Melody Chanu Keisham, Monalisha Devi Moirangthem, Ribansi Jamu.
• Defenders: Alina Chingakham, Cindy Remruatpuii Colney, Fragrancy Riwan, Juhi Singh, Nishima Kumari, Remi Thokchom, Sahena TH, Shubhangi Singh, Viksit Bara.
• Midfielders: Anju Chanu Kayenpaibam, Arina Devi Nameirakpam, Bhumika Devi Khumukcham, Khushbu Kashiram Saroj, Monisha Singha, Neha, Pooja.
• Forwards: Babita Kumari, Deepika Pal, Lhingdeikim, Sibani Devi Nongmeikapam, Sulanjana Raul.
• Head coach: Joakim Alexandersson
• Assistant coach: Paromita Sit
• Goalkeeper coach: Hameed KK
• Strength and conditioning coach: Karan Mane

India U20 Women’s Team’s Match Schedule:

• July 13: Uzbekistan vs India (20:30 IST)
• July 16: Uzbekistan vs India (20:30 IST)

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