India U20 Women share spoils with Enskede IK Dam in friendly clash

Sibani Devi gave an early lead to India, levelled with a late equalizer by the Swedish side

The India U20 women’s team played a 1-1 draw against Swedish club Enskede IK Dam on Wednesday, February 26, at the Bosön National Sports Centre in Lidingö, Sweden. Continuing their run of form as they are on a tour in Sweden, the India U20 women’s team produced a disciplined and competitive performance to secure a 1-1 draw against Enskede IK Dam on Wednesday night.

They displayed organized football as well as composure. The young tigresses matched their European opponents for intensity and game control, ahead of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026.

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Sibani Devi Nongmeikapam had put India in the lead in the 44th minute, before Enskede levelled matters in the 88th minute. The Indian side maintained their advantage for most of the second half, but Enskede IK Dam equalized late in the game, scoring in the 88th minute to ensure the match ended in a draw.

India U20s head coach Joakim Alexandersson made eight changes to the starting XI from their last match against Täby FK, which the Young Tigresses won 4-0. Earlier, the India U20s had lost to Hammarby IF (0-6).

The Young Tigresses will play one more friendly match – against Karlbergs BK on February 28 – as part of their AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup in Thailand, later this year.

India U20 Women: Monalisha Devi Moirangthem (GK), Nishima Kumari (Remi Thokchom 60’), Thoinbisana Chanu Toijam, Cindy Remruatpuii Colney, Shubhangi Singh, Pooja, Anju Chanu Kayenpaibam (Bhumika Devi Khumukcham 60’), Lhingdeikim, Sulanjana Raul, Sibani Devi Nongmeikapam (Neha 60’), Babita Kumari (Deepika Pal 46’, Shilji Shaji 88’).

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