Young Tigresses Set Sights on 2026 AFC U17 Asian Cup Qualifiers
India's U17 women's football team, led by coach Joakim Alexandersson, is gearing up for the 2026 AFC U17 Asian Cup qualifiers. The squad will compete in Group G against host Kyrgyz Republic and Uzbekistan in Bishkek from October 13 to 17. The winner progresses to the final tournament in China.
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The Indian U17 women's football team, under the leadership of head coach Joakim Alexandersson, has announced a 23-member squad for the 2026 AFC U17 Asian Cup qualifiers. This prestigious event is set to take place in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, from October 13 to 17.
Positioned in a three-team Group G, India will face the host nation Kyrgyz Republic on October 13 and will compete against Uzbekistan on October 17. The group winner will secure a spot in the 12-team final tournament set to be held in China next year.
Fresh off their victory at the SAFF U17 Women's Championship in Bhutan in August, the Young Tigresses have been training in Bengaluru and will move to Goa, before arriving in Bishkek. The team aims to acclimatize to the cooler climate six days before their opening match.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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