India U20 women’s team to play Uzbekistan in two friendlies at FC Madras Academy

India’s U20 women’s team will play two friendlies against Uzbekistan on November 29 and December 2 at FC Madras Academy, Mahabalipuram. The matches are part of preparations for the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026, where India face Japan, Australia and Chinese Taipei

Hyderabad: The Indian Under-20 women’s team will play two friendly matches against Uzbekistan on November 29 and December 2 at the FC Madras Academy in Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu.

Both matches, being held during the FIFA Women’s International Match Window, will be played behind closed doors and will kick off at 17:00 IST.

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Head coach Joakim Alexandersson has named a 24-member squad for these games, which form part of India’s preparations for the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026. The Young Tigresses have been drawn with Japan, Australia and Chinese Taipei in Group C of the Asian Cup. Uzbekistan have also qualified and are placed in Group B with DPR Korea, Korea Republic and Jordan.

India have been camping at the FC Madras Academy since November 11. Last month, the Young Tigresses played two friendly matches against Kazakhstan U19 in Shymkent, winning 3-2 and drawing 1-1.

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

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

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

Forwards: Babita Kumari, Deepika Pal, Lhingdeikim, Shilji Shaji, Sibani Devi Nongmeikapam, Sulanjana Raul.

Head coach: Joakim Alexandersson.