India U-17 Women's Team Ready for SAFF Championship Challenge
Joakim Alexandersson, head coach of India's U-17 women’s team, announced a 23-member squad for the SAFF U-17 Championship in Thimphu, set for August 20-31. The tournament features four teams playing a double round-robin league in preparation for the AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers.

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India U-17 women's team is gearing up for the SAFF U-17 Championship in Thimphu, Bhutan, as announced by head coach Joakim Alexandersson. The squad, comprising 23 talented players, will vie for victory from August 20 to 31, facing competitors from Nepal, Bhutan, and Bangladesh.
Alexandersson, noted for guiding India U-20s to a landmark AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup qualification, will now steer the U-17s. This tournament serves as a precursor to the AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers in October, aiming to enhance game time with a double round-robin format.
The matches at Changlimithang Stadium will see India compete against Nepal, Bangladesh, and Bhutan, striving for the championship title. Each team's six matches will determine the ultimate winner, promising an exciting lead-up to future continental challenges.
(With inputs from agencies.)