Joakim Alexandersson names India U-17 women’s 23-player squad for Uzbekistan friendlies
(Courtesy : AIFF Media)
India will play two friendlies against Uzbekistan.
The India U-17 women’s team arrived in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, ahead of their two friendly matches against the hosts on August 27 and 30.
Head coach Joakim Alexandersson has taken a 23-player squad for the closed-door matches.
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The Young Tigresses began training in Bengaluru since July 16, and these will be the first two friendlies as part of their preparations for the AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers.
Both matches will take place at the UFA National Football Centre in the Uzbek capital and will kick off at 10:30 IST.
The Qualifiers are scheduled to take place from October 5 to 11 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. India have been drawn in Group E alongside Iraq, Syria and hosts Malaysia.
23-player squad for Uzbekistan friendlies
Goalkeepers: Munni, Sanatombi Devi Irengbam, Sonam Ghosh.
Defenders: Abhista Basnett, Ambalika Chanu Khundongbam, Joyshini Chanu Huidrom, Ritu Badaik, Sharvari Mane, Taniya Devi Tonambam.
Midfielders: Alva Devi Senjam, Bonifilia Shullai, Julan Nongmaithem, Monika Devi Wairokpam, Pritika Barman, Redima Devi Chingkhamayum, Silky Devi Sorokhaibam, Thandamoni Baskey, Yashica Haribabu.
Forwards: Anushka Kumari, Deepika Kumari, Joya, Nidhi, Nira Chanu Longjam.
Head coach: Joakim Alexandersson
India U17 women’s friendlies in Tashkent:
- 10:30 IST, August 27: Uzbekistan vs India
- 10:30 IST, August 30: Uzbekistan vs India
Venue: UFA National Football Centre, Tashkent
When will India U-17 women play Uzbekistan?
The Blue Tigresses will face Uzbekistan on August 27 and August 30, 2026.
Are the matches open to spectators?
No, the two games against Uzbekistan are closed-door friendly matches.
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