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India U20 Women's Team Draws 1-1 with Swedish Club Enskede IK Dam

The India U20 women's football team played to a 1-1 draw against Swedish club Enskede IK Dam in a friendly match. Sibani Devi Nongmeikapam gave India a first-half lead before Enskede equalized late in the match. This match is part of the team's training camp in Sweden to prepare for the upcoming AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup in Thailand. The team will play one final friendly against Karlbergs BK before the tournament.

Key Points: India U20 Women's Football Team Draws 1-1 in Sweden Friendly

  • 1-1 draw in Sweden
  • Prep for AFC U20 Asian Cup
  • Sibani Devi scored opener
  • Final friendly vs Karlbergs BK on Feb 28
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India U20 women football team play out 1-1 draw with Swedish club Enskede IK Dam

India U20 women's football team drew 1-1 with Enskede IK Dam in Sweden. Read about their prep for the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup.

"Sibani Devi Nongmeikapam had put India in the lead in the 44th minute - Match Report"

Lidingo, Feb 26

The India U20 women's team played a 1-1 draw against Swedish club Enskede IK Dam on Wednesday at the Bosan National Sports Centre.

Sibani Devi Nongmeikapam had put India in the lead in the 44th minute, before Enskede levelled matters in the 88th minute.

India U20s head coach Joakim Alexandersson made eight changes to the starting XI from their last match against Täby FK, which the Young Tigresses won 4-0. Earlier, the India U20s had lost to Hammarby IF (0-6).

They will play one more friendly match - against Karlbergs BK on February 28 - as part of their AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup in Thailand, later this year.

Earlier, the Indian U20 women's team registered a 4-0 win over the senior squad of Swedish club Taby FK in a friendly match at the Boson National Sports Centre on Sunday. It was their first victory of their Sweden tour after suffering a defeat against Hammarby IF in the first encounter three days ago.

The team suffered a 0-6 defeat against the senior side of Swedish top-flight club Hammarby IF in a friendly match at the Hammarby Sports Ground in Stockholm on Thursday. It was their first friendly match of their Sweden tour. Hammarby, the former Swedish champions, scored in the 16th, 22nd, 53rd, 59th, 77th and 85th minutes.

India U20 women arrived in Sweden on February 5 and have been training at the Boson National Sports Centre in Lidingo, near Stockholm as part of their preparations for April's AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup in Thailand.

India will face Japan (April 2), Australia (April 5) and Chinese Taipei (April 8) in Group C of the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Thailand 2026.

India U20 Women: Monalisha Devi Moirangthem (GK), Nishima Kumari (Remi Thokchom 60'), Thoinbisana Chanu Toijam, Cindy Remruatpuii Colney, Shubhangi Singh, Pooja, Anju Chanu Kayenpaibam (Bhumika Devi Khumukcham 60'), Lhingdeikim, Sulanjana Raul, Sibani Devi Nongmeikapam (Neha 60'), Babita Kumari (Deepika Pal 46', Shilji Shaji 88').

- IANS

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Rohit P
A draw is a decent result, but conceding in the 88th minute is heartbreaking. We need to work on maintaining concentration for the full 90 minutes, especially against tough opponents like Japan and Australia.
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Aman W
The tour is giving them excellent exposure. The 0-6 loss was tough, but bouncing back with a 4-0 win and now a draw shows character. These experiences are priceless before a major tournament.
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Sarah B
As a football fan, I'm impressed with the tactical approach. Making 8 changes shows the coach is testing the squad depth. The group in the Asian Cup is very tough, but this preparation is spot on.
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Karthik V
Proud of our Young Tigresses! 🐯 The names in the squad sound like they come from all corners of India – Manipur, Mizoram, etc. That's the real strength of our team. Go girls!
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Nisha Z
Respectfully, I hope the AIFF is providing proper support. These tours are expensive. The results are mixed, but the real test is the Asian Cup. We need to see a clear style of play being developed.

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