New Delhi [India], October 22 (ANI): Indian Women’s Team head coach Thomas Dennerby has introduced the 22-member squad that can journey to Uzbekistan for the Round 2 AFC Women’s Olympic Qualifiers.
The Blue Tigresses have been clubbed in Group C of the Round 2 qualifiers, alongside Japan on October 26, Vietnam on October 29, and Uzbekistan on November 1. The group that finishes on the prime of the three teams, and the most effective out of the three runners-ups will make it to Round 3 of the qualifiers, in line with a press launch from All India Football Federation (AIFF).
While India (ranked 61) is ready to face some robust opponents, all of whom are ranked greater than the Blue Tigresses – Japan (8), Vietnam (34), Uzbekistan (50) – Dennerby feels that his wards are a a lot stronger unit now, than they had been earlier than.
“Of course, Japan is a very strong side, and Vietnam and Uzbekistan are also higher ranked than us, but we will do whatever we can to qualify,” he mentioned. “I guess it’s going to be tough to beat Japan for the top spot. So realistically, we should be very happy with second place,” added Dennerby.
Indian Women’s Team squad: Sowmiya Narayanasamy, Shreya Hooda, Elangbam Panthoi Chanu, Ashalata Devi Loitongbam, Sweety Devi Ngangbam, Ritu Rani, Ranjana Chanu Sorokhaibam, Dalima Chhibber, Manisa Panna, Shilky Devi Hemam, Astam Oraon, Priyangka Devi Naorem, Anju Tamang, Indumathi Kathiresan, Sangita Basfore, Grace Dangmei, Soumya Guguloth, Renu, Sandhiya Ranganathan, Bala Devi Ngangom, Sanju, Manisha Kalyan. Head Coach: Thomas Dennerby. (ANI)