New Delhi [India], April 19 : India U-17 Women's National Team head coach PV Priya named a 23-member squad for the Women's U-17 AFC Asian Cup Qualifier Round 1 to be played in the Kyrgyz Republic from April 24.
India are in Group F, which also comprises hosts Kyrgyz Republic and Myanmar. The Young Tigresses will play their opening game against the hosts on April 26 and then against Myanmar on April 28, 2023.
The Young Tigresses were last in action at the SAFF U-17 Women's Championship, in Dhaka, where they finished a credible third. Since then they have been camped in Indore.
The team has been training and staying at the facilities of the Emerald Heights International School in the city. On Monday, the team was felicitated by Mr Lokendra Verma, Secretary, District Football Association, Indore.
The squad:
Goalkeepers: Sarangthem Khambi Chanu, sha Oraon, Khushi Kumari.
Defenders: Yendrembam Thoi Thoi Devi, Toijam Thoibisana Chanu, Heena Khatun, Vikshit Bara, Juhi Singh, Akhila Rajan, Arya lkumar, Irom Sonibia Devi.
Midfielders: Nongmeikapam Shib Devi, Lourembam Menaka Devi, Shiv Toppo, Babita Kumari, Cindy Remruatpuii Colney, Shveta R, Sulanjana Raul, Remi Thokchom, Lalita Boypai.
Forwards: Kajal Kumari, Shilji Shaji, Pooja.
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