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India Names 23-Player Squad for AFC U-17 Women’s Qualifiers in Bishkek

India targets first place in a three-team pool to reach the 2026 finals in China following a recent SAFF title.

Overview

  • Head coach Joakim Alexandersson finalized a 23-member roster drawn from recent camps and the SAFF-winning group.
  • India is in Group G with the Kyrgyz Republic and Uzbekistan, playing on October 13 and October 17 in Bishkek.
  • Only the group winner advances to the 12-team AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026 tournament.
  • The team will arrive in Bishkek on October 7, six days before the opener, to adapt to cooler conditions.
  • Matches are scheduled at Dolen Omurzakov Stadium with 18:30 IST kick-offs, beginning against the hosts.