India announces 23-member squad for AFC Under-17 Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers: Full updated players list
India has been placed in Group E and will begin its campaign against Iraq on October 5. | Photo Credit: AIFF media
India has been placed in Group E and will begin its campaign against Iraq on October 5. | Photo Credit: AIFF media
India Under-17 women’s national team head coach Joakim Alexandersson has announced a 23-player squad for the AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers, which will be held in Malaysia from October 5 to 11, 2026.
With 11 players from the previous edition’s squad returning, India will aim to secure back-to-back AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup qualifications for the first time.
India has been placed in Group E and will begin its campaign against Iraq on October 5.
— Indian Football (@IndianFootball) October 1, 2026
The Young Tigresses will face Syria on October 8 before taking on host Malaysia on October 11. Only the group winners will qualify for the final tournament. All matches will be played at the MP Selayang Stadium in Selayang, with the team scheduled to arrive in Kuala Lumpur on October 2.
India began its preparatory camp in Bengaluru in July, followed by a Tashkent trip last month, where it played two friendlies — both goalless draws — against Uzbekistan.
Returning to India, the team continued its preparations in Goa and hosted two closed-door friendlies against Philippines, recording a defeat (2-4) and a victory (2-0).
Squad
Goalkeepers: Munni, Sanatombi Devi Irengbam, Sonam Ghosh
Defenders: Abhista Basnett, Ambalika Chanu Khudongbam, Daina Devi Konthoujam, Joyshini Chanu Huidrom, Ritu Badaik, 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
Published on Oct 01, 2026
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