New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): The India U17 ladies’s group will play three pleasant matches towards Russia in Sochi on April 11, 14 and 17, 2026. Head coach Pamela Conti has named a 23-member squad for the tour.
According to AIFF, all three matches can be performed on the Matsesta Football Centre in Sochi, and can kick off at 14:30 IST.
The Young Tigresses, who’re making ready for the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026, reached Sochi late on Monday night time, April 6. Last month, they travelled to Yangon to play two pleasant matches towards the hosts, profitable each (2-0 and 3-2). Following their return, Conti’s facet continued their coaching camp in Bengaluru.
In the Asian Cup in Suzhou, India will tackle Australia (May 2), Japan (May 5) and Lebanon (May 8) in Group B.
India U17 ladies’s 23-member squad for Russia friendlies:
Goalkeepers: Munni, Shelna Maria Sajit, Tamphasana Devi Konjengbam.
Defenders: Alena Devi Sarangthem, Alisha Lyngdoh, Divyani Linda, Elizabed Lakra, Joyshini Chanu Huidrom, Ritu Badaik, Taniya Devi Tonambam.
Midfielders: Abhista Basnett, Alva Devi Senjam, Bonifilia Shullai, Julan Nongmaithem, Pritika Barman, Redima Devi Chingkhamayum, Thandamoni Baskey.
Forwards: Anushka Kumari, Anwita Raghuraman, Joya, Olivia Chanu Ningthoujam, Pearl Fernandes, Valaina Fernandes.
Head coach: Pamela ContiAssistant coaches: Vincenzo Conti and Nivetha RamadossGoalkeeping coach: Mario AguiarStrength and conditioning coach: Amit Yadav
Match schedule:14:30 IST, April 11: Russia vs India14:30 IST, April 14: Russia vs India14:30 IST, April 17: Russia vs India
Venue: Matsesta Football Centre, Sochi. (ANI)