23-member Indian squad leave for Pokhara to play SAFF U19 Women’s Championship!

A 23-member Indian team have set out for Pokhara, Nepal, to participate in the SAFF U19 Women’s Championship 2026, scheduled from January 31 to February 7. India will participate in the tournament with their U17 squad, who are preparing for the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026.

Prior to the tournament, the Young Tigresses had camped in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, and travelled to Nepal on Thursday, January 29. The four-team SAFF U19 Women’s Championship will be played in a round-robin format, followed by a final between the top two teams on February 7 at 13:45 IST.

India will face Nepal (January 31 at 14:45 IST), Bangladesh (February 2 at 11:45 IST), and Bhutan (February 4 at 11:45 IST). All matches will be played at the Pokhara Stadium, and streamed live on the Sportzworkz YouTube Channel.

India’s 23-member squad for the SAFF U19 Women’s Championship Nepal 2026

Goalkeepers: Munni, Shelna Maria Sajit, Surajmuni Kumari.

Defenders: Akashi Naik, Alena Devi Sarangthem, Alisha Lyngdoh, Binita Horo, Divyani Linda, Elizabed Lakra, Joyshini Chanu Huidrom, Taniya Devi Tonambam.

Midfielders: Abhista Basnett, Alva Devi Senjam, Anita Dungdung, Julan Nongmaithem, Pritika Barman, Redima Devi Chingkhamayum, Shveta Rani, Thandamoni Baskey.

Forwards: Anushka Kumari, Anwita Raghuraman, Pearl Fernandes, Valaina Fernandes.

Head coach: Pamela Conti
Assistant coach: Vincenzo Conti
Assistant coach: Nivetha Ramadoss
Goalkeeping coach: Chandi Das

India’s match schedule:

14:45 IST, January 31: India vs Nepal
11:45 IST, February 2: Bangladesh vs India
11:45 IST, February 4: India vs Bhutan
13:45 IST: Final

Venue: Pokhara Stadium, Pokhara, Nepal
Live stream: Sportzworkz YouTube Channel