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India Announces 23-Member Squad for AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers
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News18•01-10-2026, 13:45
India Announces 23-Member Squad for AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers
- •India's U17 women's national team coach Joakim Alexandersson named a 23-player squad for the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers in Malaysia from October 5-11.
- •Eleven players from the previous edition's squad return, as the Young Tigresses aim for back-to-back AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup qualifications.
- •India is in Group E and will play Iraq (Oct 5), Syria (Oct 8), and hosts Malaysia (Oct 11) at the MP Selayang Stadium; only group winners qualify.
- •The team prepared with a camp in Bengaluru, a trip to Tashkent for two goalless draws against Uzbekistan, and two friendlies against the Philippines in Goa (2-4 defeat, 2-0 victory).
- •Head Coach Alexandersson praised the preparations in Goa and the valuable experience gained from the matches against the Philippines.
Key Questions Answered
The AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers are scheduled to be held in Malaysia from October 5 to 11. All matches will be played at the MP Selayang Stadium in Selayang.
India has been placed in Group E alongside Iraq, Syria, and hosts Malaysia. The Young Tigresses will open their campaign against Iraq on October 5, face Syria on October 8, and play against Malaysia on October 11.
Joakim Alexandersson serves as the head coach of the India U17 women's national team, leading the 23-player squad for the upcoming qualifiers.
