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India U20 Women Head to Kazakhstan: Key Friendlies Before Historic Asian Cup

The Indian U20 women's football team is heading to Kazakhstan for two crucial friendly matches. These games serve as important preparation for their upcoming AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup appearance. This marks India's first qualification for the tournament in two decades, ending a long absence from the competition. The team earned this historic spot after an impressive undefeated qualifying campaign.

Key Points: India U20 Women Play Kazakhstan Friendlies for Asian Cup Prep

  • Team currently training at Bengaluru's Padukone-Dravid Sports Excellence Centre
  • Squad to face Kazakhstan U19 in Shymkent on October 25 and 28
  • Historic qualification ended India's 20-year absence from AFC tournament
  • Team earned USD 25,000 reward for outstanding qualification performance
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India U20 women to play two friendlies in Kazakhstan

Indian U20 women's team faces Kazakhstan in two friendlies as preparation for their first AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup appearance in 20 years.

"India's U20 women qualified for the Asian Cup for the first time in 20 years - AIFF Website"

New Delhi, October 22

The Indian U20 women's team will travel to Shymkent to play two friendly matches against Kazakhstan U19 on October 25 and 28, 2025, as per the AIFF website.

These games will form part of India's preparations for the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup, which will be held in April 2026. The Young Tigresses have been camping at the Padukone-Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence in Bengaluru and will depart for Kazakhstan on October 23. Head coach Joakim Alexandersson will announce the 23-member squad before the team's departure.

India's U20 women qualified for the Asian Cup for the first time in 20 years after defeating Myanmar in their last qualifying match in August. On the other hand, Kazakhstan will use these games to prepare for their upcoming UEFA Women's U19 Championship qualifiers.

Fixtures:

October 25: Kazakhstan U19 Women vs India U20 WomenOctober 28: Kazakhstan U19 Women vs India U20 Women

Venue: Shymkent, Kazakhstan.

Earlier this year, AIFF announced a reward of USD 25,000 for the U20 Women's National Team following their outstanding performance, which secured India's qualification for the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup for the first time in two decades.

The last time India qualified for the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup was back in 2006.

The India U20 women produced some fine performances, remaining undefeated in their Group D qualification campaign, where they played Indonesia (0-0), and Turkmenistan (7-0), before defeating hosts Myanmar (1-0) in front of a capacity crowd at the Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon, Myanmar, a campaign where they did not concede a single goal.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Great to see women's football getting proper attention. The USD 25,000 reward and proper training at Padukone-Dravid Centre shows AIFF is serious about development. Hope this continues!
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Ananya R
Not conceding a single goal in the qualifiers is absolutely brilliant! Our defense seems solid. Hope they maintain this form against Kazakhstan. When will the matches be telecast in India?
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David E
As someone who follows women's football globally, this is a significant step for India. Playing away matches in Central Asia will test their adaptability. Good preparation strategy by the coaching staff.
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Meera T
While I appreciate the progress, I hope AIFF ensures proper facilities and support for the team in Kazakhstan. Sometimes our teams face accommodation and food issues during away tours. The girls deserve the best!
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Vikram M
Beating Myanmar in their home stadium with capacity crowd shows real mental strength! These girls are making us proud. Hope they continue this momentum in the Asian Cup next year. Jai Hind! 🙏

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