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India U20 Women's Team Kicks Off Sweden Friendlies Ahead of Asian Cup

The Indian U20 women's football team is set to play four friendly matches against Swedish club sides during their training camp in Sweden, as preparation for the upcoming AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup in Thailand. The team will face Hammarby IF, Taby FK, Enskede IK Dam, and Karlbergs BK between February 19 and 28. Concurrently, the Indian senior women's team is in Australia, where they will play two closed-door friendlies against Perth-based clubs. Both squads are undergoing intensive preparatory camps ahead of their respective continental tournaments in 2026.

Key Points: India U20 Women's Football Team Plays Friendlies in Sweden

  • U20 team playing 4 friendlies in Sweden
  • Matches against Hammarby IF, Taby FK, Enskede IK, Karlbergs BK
  • Prep for AFC U20 Asian Cup in Thailand
  • Senior women's team playing friendlies in Australia
  • Both squads in final training camps
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India U20 women to play four friendly matches against Swedish clubs

Indian U20 women's football team to play four friendlies vs Swedish clubs in prep for AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup in Thailand. Senior team also in action.

"The Young Tigresses will take on the senior teams of Hammarby IF... as part of their preparations for April's AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup - AIFF release"

New Delhi, February 19

The Indian U20 women's football team will play four friendly matches against Swedish clubs during their ongoing preparatory camp in Sweden, according to a release.

The Young Tigresses will take on the senior teams of Hammarby IF on February 19, Taby FK on February 22, Enskede IK Dam on February 25, and Karlbergs BK on February 28 as part of their preparations for April's AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup in Thailand, the release said.

India U20 women arrived in Sweden on February 5 and have been training at the Boson National Sports Centre in Lidingo, near Stockholm.

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.

Meanwhile, the Indian senior women's football team will play two friendly matches against Australian club sides Perth RedStar FC and Perth Azzurri on February 19 and 23, respectively, in Perth, Australia.

After wrapping up their training camp in Turkey, the Blue Tigresses arrived in Western Australia on February 11 to continue their preparations for next month's AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026, as per an AIFF release.

The first match against Perth RedStar FC will be played at Dalmatinac Park at 14:30 IST. The second match against Perth Azzurri will take place at Macedonia Park at 16:00 IST. Both games will be played behind closed doors.

India had earlier played six friendly games in Turkey against club sides from Ukraine, Russia, Switzerland, Germany and Romania, winning three, drawing one, and losing two.

India U20 women's team's friendly matches in Sweden:

February 19: India U20 Women vs Hammarby IF (Hammarby Sports Ground, Stockholm, at 18:30 IST)

February 22: India U20 Women vs Taby FK (Boson National Sports Centre, Lidingo)

February 25: India U20 Women vs Enskede IK Dam (Boson National Sports Centre, Lidingo)

February 28: India U20 Women vs Karlbergs BK (Boson National Sports Centre, Lidingo).

- ANI

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Arjun K
Great to see the AIFF organizing such camps abroad. The senior team's tour in Turkey and Australia, and now the U20s in Sweden, shows a clear focus on development. Hope we get to see highlights of these matches somewhere.
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Rahul R
The group in the Asian Cup is very tough with Japan and Australia. These friendlies in Sweden are crucial for building confidence and tactical understanding. All the best, girls! Make us proud.
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Sarah B
It's a bit disappointing that the matches are behind closed doors. As a fan, I'd love to watch these games, even if just via a stream. Hope the federation can arrange some form of broadcast for future friendlies.
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Karthik V
Training at the Boson National Sports Centre sounds world-class. This is exactly what our players need. The results in Turkey (3 wins) are promising for the senior team too. Women's football in India is on the right track! 💪
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Meera T
So much simultaneous activity for both senior and U20 teams! It's heartening to see. The future looks bright. Let's hope this translates into a strong performance in Thailand next month. Jai Hind!

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