DELHI, INDIA: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) have announced that the women’s U17 team will play three friendly matches against Russia in Sochi on April 11, 14 and 17 this year. Head coach Pamela Conti also named a 23-member squad for the tour. India reached the western Russian city, known for its prominent position on the Black Sea and hosting the 2014 Winter Olympics, late on Monday, April 6.
Their preparations for the upcoming AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup 2026 also included a trip to Yangon earlier this year, in which they defeated Myanmar 2-0 and 3-2 in friendlies. Against Russia U17, all three games will be played at the Matsesta Football Centre in Sochi, which will kick off at 14:30 IST.
India U17 women’s 23-member squad for Russia friendlies:
Goalkeepers: Munni, Surajmuni Kumari, Tamphasana Devi Konjengbam.
Defenders: Alena Devi Sarangthem, Alisha Lyngdoh, Divyani Linda, Elizabed Lakra, Joyshini Chanu Huidrom, Ritu Badaik, Taniya Devi Tonambam.
Midfielders: Abhista Basnett, Alva Devi Senjam, Bonifilia Shullai, Julan Nongmaithem, Pritika Barman, Redima Devi Chingkhamayum, Thandamoni Baskey.
Forwards: Anushka Kumari, Anwita Raghuraman, Joya, Olivia Chanu Ningthoujam, Pearl Fernandes, Valaina Fernandes.
Head coach: Pamela Conti
Match schedule:
- Russia vs India, April 11, 14:30 IST
- Russia vs India, April 14, 14:30 IST
- Russia vs India, April 17, 14:30 IST
Venue: Matsesta Football Centre, Sochi
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