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India U20 Women End Two-Decade Wait With AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Qualification

AIFF has awarded a $25,000 bonus to the unbeaten squad, with plans for extended training camps before next April’s tournament in Thailand.

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Overview

  • The Young Tigresses topped Group D in Yangon unbeaten, sealing qualification with Pooja’s decisive 27th-minute goal in a 1-0 win over hosts Myanmar.
  • India scored eight goals across three qualifiers and conceded none, featuring a 7-0 rout of Turkmenistan and a goalless draw with Indonesia.
  • Captain Shubhangi Singh and Sulanjana Raul each netted braces against Turkmenistan, highlighting the impact of emerging talents in the squad.
  • The federation credited a 135-day preparation camp, international friendlies and grassroots initiatives like the ASMITA leagues for the team’s defensive solidity and attacking edge.
  • Alongside the $25,000 incentive, AIFF will organise further training camps and high-quality international fixtures ahead of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup in April 2026.