Indian women's team depart for Jordan to play friendlies

The Blue Tigresses will also face Egypt during their tour.

The Indian Women's Team have set course for Jordan to play two friendlies against Egypt and Jordan next week. The Blue Tigresses had earlier assembled in Goa for a brief training camp, before leaving for Jordan, where they are set to face Egypt on April 5 and Jordan on April 8 respectively.

The team had a brief camp in Goa, and have now travelled to Jordan with a squad of 23 players for the two friendlies. A number of youngsters have been included in the squad, with the likes of defender Kristina Devi, midfielder Martina Thokchom and forward Mariyammal Balamurugan having previously played in different age groups.

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All of them were part of the recent Indian U-18 Women's team which lifted the SAFF U-18 Women's Championship competing against the likes of Bangladesh and Nepal.

"For sure, we want to have two very good games against quality opponents. We have equal respect for both, but we ourselves have a very good team, and we expect to have two good performances," said head coach Thomas Dennerby.

Earlier the AIFF had announced that both friendly matches against Jordan and Egypt will be streamed live on the official YouTube channel of Jordan FA. “The live streaming of the two friendly matches of the Indian Senior Women’s National team against Egypt and Jordan will be available on the official YouTube handle of the Jordan FA,” said the AIFF in a release.

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Indian Women's Team Fixtures

April 5, 2022: India vs Egypt, 10.30 PM IST

April 8, 2022: Jordan vs India, 10.30 PM IST

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Full Squad

GOALKEEPERS: Aditi Chauhan, Shreya Hooda, Sowmiya Narayanasamy.

DEFENDERS: Dalima Chhibber, Sweety Devi, Ritu Rani, Ashalata Devi, Ranjana Chanu, Manisa Panna, Kritina Devi.

MIDFIELDERS: Anju Tamang, Sandhiya Ranganathan, Karthika Angamuthu, Ratanbala Devi, Priyangka Devi, Sanju, Martina Thokchom.

FORWARDS: Grace Dangmei, Soumya Guguloth, Manisha, Pyari Xaxa, Renu, Mariyammal Balamurugan.

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