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India U17 women's football team coach Joakim Alexandersson has named a 23-member squad for the SAFF Championship in Bhutan. The tournament, starting August 20, will feature India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Bhutan in a double round-robin format. All matches will be played in Thimphu and streamed live on Sportzworkz YouTube. This event serves as key preparation for the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers in October.

Key Points: Joakim Alexandersson Picks India U17 Women's Squad for SAFF Championship

  • India U17 women to face Nepal, Bangladesh, and Bhutan in double round-robin format
  • Coach Alexandersson brings experience from historic U20 AFC qualification
  • Matches to be streamed live on Sportzworkz YouTube channel
  • Squad includes goalkeepers Munni, Surajmuni Kumari, and Tamphasana Devi
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Joakim Alexandersson names 23-member squad for SAFF U17 Women's C'ship

India U17 women's team coach Joakim Alexandersson announces 23-member squad for SAFF Championship in Bhutan, starting August 20.

"This tournament is crucial preparation for the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers in October. – Joakim Alexandersson"

New Delhi, Aug 17

India U17 women's team head coach Joakim Alexandersson on Sunday named a 23-member squad for the SAFF U17 Women's Championship Bhutan 2025, which is scheduled from August 20 to 31 in Thimphu.

Alexandersson, who historically guided the India U20s to their first AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup qualification in two decades earlier this month, will now lead the U17s as they gear up for the SAFF championship in the lead-up to the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers, which will be held in October in Kyrgyzstan.

In a new format that will provide the players more game time, the SAFF U17 Women's Championship will feature four teams - India, Bhutan, Nepal, and Bangladesh - competing in a double round-robin league. Each team will play six matches, and the one with the most points will be crowned champions.

India u17 women will begin the campaign against Nepal on August 20, followed by Bangladesh on August 22, Bhutan on August 24 and 27, Nepal on August 29, and finally, Bangladesh again on August 31.

All matches will be played at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu and will be streamed live on the Sportzworkz YouTube Channel.

Squad:

Goalkeepers: Munni, Surajmuni Kumari, Tamphasana Devi Konjengbam.

Defenders: Alena Devi Sarangthem, Alisha Lyngdoh, Binita Horo, Divyani Linda, Elizabed Lakra, Priya, Ritu Badaik, Taniya Devi Tonambam.

Midfielders: Abhista Basnett, Anita Dungdung, Beena Kumari, Bonifilia Shullai, Julan Nongmaithem, Pritika Barman, Shveta Rani, Thandamoni Baskey.

Forwards: Anushka Kumari, Nira Chanu Longjam, Pearl Fernandes, Valaina Jada Fernandes.

Head coach: Joakim Alexandersson

Assistant coach: Nivetha Ramadoss

Goalkeeper coach: Dipankar Choudhury

Strength and conditioning coach: Saifulla

India's schedule at the SAFF U17 Women's Championship Bhutan 2025 (in IST):

August 20: Nepal vs India (14:30)

August 22: India vs Bangladesh (14:30)

August 24: Bhutan vs India (14:30)

August 27: India vs Bhutan (17:30)

August 29: India vs Nepal (17:30)

August 31: Bangladesh vs India (14:30)

- IANS

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Priya S
Coach Alexandersson seems to be doing wonders with our women's teams. After U20 success, hope he can work similar magic with U17s. But why no players from South India in the squad? Representation matters!
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Aman W
Finally some good news in sports! Hope these girls get the recognition they deserve. Will definitely watch the matches on YouTube. Let's support our future women footballers 🙌
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Shreya B
The squad looks balanced but I'm concerned about the goalkeeping department. Only 3 keepers for 6 matches? Hope they don't get exhausted. Otherwise, excited to see Pearl Fernandes in action!
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Nikhil C
Good initiative but why no matches in India? Our girls should get home support too. Also, timing could be better - 2:30 PM is too hot for football. Hope they stay hydrated in Bhutan's climate.
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Kavya N
So proud to see northeastern representation in the squad! Alena Devi, Taniya Devi, Julan Nongmaithem - these names make my heart swell. Football is truly uniting our diverse nation ❤️
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Varun X
While I appreciate the coverage, why only YouTube streaming? Shouldn't DD Sports or some mainstream sports channel broadcast these matches? We need

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