India U20 women’s football squad announced for Kazakhstan friendlies

India U20 women’s football head coach Joakim Alexandersson has named a 23-member squad for two friendlies against Kazakhstan U19 in Shymkent on October 25 and 28. The matches will prepare the Young Tigresses for the 2026 AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup.

Hyderabad: India Under-20 women’s team head coach Joakim Alexandersson has named a 23-member squad to face Kazakhstan U19 in two friendlies during the October FIFA Women’s International Match Window.

The matches will be played in Shymkent, Kazakhstan, on October 25 and 28, and will form part of India’s preparations for the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup, which will be held in April 2026.

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After a brief camp at the Padukone-Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence in Bengaluru, the Young Tigresses departed for Kazakhstan on the morning of October 23 and will arrive in Shymkent in the evening.

Goalkeepers: Melody Chanu Keisham, Monalisha Devi Moirangthem, Ribansi Jamu.

Defenders: Alina Chingakham, Cindy Remruatpuii Colney, Juhi Singh, Nishima Kumari, Remi Thokchom, Shubhangi Singh, Thoibisana Chanu Toijam, Viksit Bara.

Midfielders: Anju Chanu Kayenpaibam, Arina Devi Nameirakpam, Bhumika Devi Khumukcham, Khushbu Saroj, Neha, Pooja.

Forwards: Babita Kumari, Deepika Pal, Kajol Dsouza, Lhingdeikim, Shilji Shaji, Sibani Devi Nongmeikapam.

Head coach: Joakim Alexandersson
Assistant coach: Rutuja Shinde
Goalkeeping coach: Hameed KK