IWL 2025: Full updated squad of Nita Football Academy

Nita Football Academy finished runners-up in the 2023-24 season of the IWL League 2

In the 2024-25 season of the Indian Women’s League (IWL), Nita Football Academy are looking to restore their glory once again.

Nita Football Academy for aspiring women footballers in Odisha has emerged as an eminent force in Indian women’s football.

Based in Radha Damodarpur, Cuttack, this residential academy is dedicated to nurturing young talent, particularly focusing on underprivileged girls and women.

The Nita Football Academy’s excellence is evident in its impressive track record. They are the reigning champions of the Odisha Women’s League and the Khelo India State Championships U-17, establishing their position as a dominant force within the state.

Furthermore, many of their academy graduates have represented India at various age-group levels, including sub-junior, junior, and senior national teams, showcasing the academy’s success in developing top-tier talent.

A significant milestone for Nita Football Academy was achieved during the 2023-24 season of the Indian Women’s League 2. Through hard work and dedication, the team secured a runners-up finish, earning a well-deserved promotion to the top-tier Indian Women’s League.

This incredible achievement provides a crucial platform for these talented young players to compete at the highest level of women’s football in India, showcasing their skills against the best in the country.

Led by head coach Paromita Sit and captain Manisa Panna, the team boasts a strong squad, including talented Indian players like Juli Kishan, Manisha Naik, Malti Kumari and experienced foreign recruits like Sussana Konadu and Gifty Acheampong.

Nita Football Academy enters the top tier with a blend of youthful exuberance and seasoned experience.

The Nita Football Academy will be eager to make a strong impact and reclaim its position as a competitive force in the IWL and their journey will be one to watch, as they aim to make a lasting impact in Indian football.

Nita Football Academy’s squad for the 2024-25 IWL season

• Goalkeepers: Sasmita Parida, Hempriya Seram, Susmita Pun, Malti Kumari
• Defenders : Jabamani Tudu, Manisa Panna, Juli Kishan, Sussana Konadu, Pipili Mohanty Laxmi, Ambruta Nayak, Payel Layek, Pragyan Kishan
• Midfielders: Jahnabi Kishan, Poonam, Yendrembam Thoithoi Devi, Diti Kanugo, Sonia Ekka
• Forwards :Gifty Acheampong, Manisha Naik, Lourebam Menaka Devi, Priya Rui Das, Kamala Devi, Babita Kumari, Priya Lenka, Sikha Malik, Sunita Swain

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