For the Indian women’s national team, Thursday’s meeting with Russia is an opportunity to test a new generation against stronger opposition. For Kolkata, it is a chance to welcome the Blue Tigresses for their first-ever international appearance in the city. India, ranked 69th in the world, face 27th-ranked Russia at …
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The India U17 women’s national team began their AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers campaign on a rousing note, demolishing Iraq 14-0 in a record-breaking effort at the MP Selayang Stadium in Selayang, Malaysia, on Monday, October 5, 2026. Anushka Kumari, Silky Devi Sorokhaibam, Thandamoni Baskey and Nira …
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The India U17 women’s national team are set to begin their AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers campaign on Monday, October 5, 2026, at 13:00 IST, taking on Iraq in their opening Group E fixture at the MP Selayang Stadium in Selayang, Malaysia. India will aim for a …
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India U17 women’s national team head coach Joakim Alexandersson has announced a 23-player squad for the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers, which will be held in Malaysia from October 5 to 11, 2026. With 11 players from the previous edition’s squad returning, the Young Tigresses will aim …
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The India U17 women’s team defeated Philippines 2-0 in the second closed-door friendly match at the Vagator Football Ground in Anjuna, Goa, on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. Anushka Kumari scored both goals for the Young Tigresses, first from the penalty spot in the 26th minute, and then in the 50th. …
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At 19, goalkeeper Nandini and forward Sibani Devi Nongmeikapam are aspiring to experience senior national team football for the first time. With the Blue Tigresses set to face 27th-ranked Russia at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on October 8 and 11, the two youngsters are currently part of the …
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The Indian women’s national team will play their first-ever international matches in Kolkata, taking on Russia in two friendlies at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan on October 8 and 11, 2026, during the FIFA Women’s International Match Window. The fixtures will be India’s first international matches since they were crowned champions …
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The India U17 women’s team lost 2-4 to Philippines in the first of two closed-door friendly matches at the Vagator Football Ground in Anjuna, Goa, on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Anushka Kumari (85′) and Joya (89′) scored for the Young Tigresses. The visitors scored in the 47th, 50th, 68th and …
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Candid Football Conversations returns with me, Arunava Chaudhuri, giving my thoughts on the AIFF and Capri Sports having signed a 15-year partnership for the commercial development and marketing rights for the IWL and IWL2.
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The All India Football Federation (AIFF) and Capri Sports have entered into a 15-year partnership for the commercial development and marketing rights of the Indian Women’s League (IWL) and Indian Women’s League 2 (IWL 2). Under the partnership, Capri Sports will lead the commercial development and marketing of the country’s …
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