India U17 Women to face Philippines in Goa for two friendlies
The Blue Tigresses drew their first friendly against Uzbekistan
The India U17 women’s team will continue their preparations for the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers with two friendly matches against Philippines in Goa on September 26 and 29, 2026.
The venue for both matches will be confirmed at a later date. It will mark only the second meeting between India and Philippines at this age level. The Southeast Asians won 2-0 in the AFC U16 Women’s Championship 2017 Qualifiers.
Blue Tigresses set for the Philippines test
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Coached by Joakim Alexandersson, India are currently in Tashkent to play two friendlies against hosts Uzbekistan. The first one ended goalless on Thursday, while the second will take place on Sunday.
The games against Philippines will be the Young Tigresses’ last friendly outings before they travel to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, for the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers, which will be held from October 5 to 11.
India will open their campaign against Iraq on October 5, before facing Syria on October 8 and hosts Malaysia on October 11.
Following their historic first-ever appearance in the knockout stage of the previous edition in Suzhou, China, the Young Tigresses will be aiming to qualify for back-to-back AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cups for the first time.
India to feature in another game against Uzbekistan
The India U17 Women’s National Team are already in Tashkent to play their two friendly games against the Uzbekistan U17 Women’s Team on August 27 and 30, 2026. As both games are being played behind closed doors, the Blue Tigresses have faced the Uzbekistan team in their first game, where they pulled a goalless draw at the UFA National Football Centre in Tashkent.
The next fixture between these two teams is set to be played on 30th August, 2026, at the UFA National Football Centre in Tashkent, where the Blue Tigresses aim for a strong victory to end their campaign in the Middle East and gear up with the momentum, as then they will host the Philippines in Goa on September 26 and 29, 2026.
India U17 women’s friendlies in Goa:September 26: India vs Philippines September 29: India vs Philippines
Venue: Goa, India
When will India U17 women play their friendly matches against the Philippines?
Blue Tigresses will face the Philippines in two friendly matches on September 26 and September 29, 2026.
Where will the Blue Tigresses vs Philippines U17 women’s matches be played?
Both matches will be played in Goa. The exact venues will be confirmed later.
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