Joakim Alexandersson News - Latest Updates & Headlines
India U20 women to play two friendlies against Uzbekistan in Mahabalipuram
New Delhi, November 29: The India U20 women's football team is set to play two international friendly matches against Uzbekistan on November 29 and December 2 at the FC Madras Academy in Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu. According to the All India Football Federation (AIFF), both fixtures fall within the FIFA Women's International Match Window and will be played behind closed doors.
India U-20 women to play two friendlies against Uzbekistan in Mahabalipuram
New Delhi, Nov 28: The Indian U-20 women's team will play two friendly matches against Uzbekistan on November 29 and December 2 at the FC Madras Academy in Mahabalipuram in Tamil Nadu. Both matches, being held during the FIFA Women's International Match Window, will be played behind closed doors and will kick off at 17:00 IST.
India U20 women held by Kazakhstan U19 in second friendly
New Delhi, Oct 28: The India U20 women’s team drew 1-1 against Kazakhstan U19 in the second and final friendly at the BIIK Sports Complex in Shymkent, Kazakhstan, on Tuesday.
Head coach Alexandersson names 23-member India U20 women's squad for Kazakhstan friendlies
New Delhi, Oct 23: India U20 women's team head coach Joakim Alexandersson has announced a 23-member squad to face Kazakhstan U19 in two friendly matches during the October FIFA Women's International Match Window.
India U20 women to play two friendlies in Kazakhstan
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.
India U20 women to play two friendlies in Kazakhstan
New Delhi, Oct 21: The Indian U20 women’s football team is set to travel to Shymkent, Kazakhstan, for two international friendly matches against the Kazakhstan U19 women’s side on October 25 and 28.
An Asian hat-trick: Indian women flying the tricolour high
New Delhi, October 20: Indian women's football has never seen a better year. Completing a hat-trick of AFC Women's Asian Cup qualifications in 2025, the senior, the U20, and the U17 women's national teams will all set foot among the crème de la crème of the continent next year.
Head coach Joakim Alexandersson credits 'Arrows project' for maiden AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup qualification
New Delhi, Oct 19: Indian women's football is celebrating its best year yet. For the first time, all three national teams - senior, U20, and U17 - have qualified for the 2025 AFC Women's Asian Cup.
India come from behind to seal maiden AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup qualification
Bishkek, October 18: Grit, determination, and the willingness to create history were written all over the scoreline when India, for the first time ever, sealed qualification for the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup after defeating Uzbekistan 2-1 in their last match of the qualifiers at the Dolen Omurzakov Stadium in Bishkek, as per the official website of AIFF.
On cusp of history: India one step away from first AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup qualification on merit
New Delhi, October 17: The Indian U17 women's team are a step away, or to be precise, a point away, from scripting history by becoming the first-ever batch to earn a place in the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup on merit.
India on brink of historic AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup berth
Bishkek: , Oct 16 (IANS) The Indian U17 women's team is a step away, or to be precise, a point away, from scripting history by becoming the first-ever batch to earn a place in the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup on merit.
Young Tigresses acclimatised and raring to go against hosts Kyrgyz Republic in AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers opener
Bishkek, October 13: The Indian U17 women's team will be aiming to script history as they begin their AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup China 2026 Qualifiers campaign against hosts Kyrgyz Republic in Group G's opening game at the Dolen Omurzakov Stadium in Bishkek on Monday.
Joakim Alexandersson names 23-member squad for AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers
New Delhi, October 6: Indian U17 women's team head coach Joakim Alexandersson has named a 23-member squad for the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup China 2026 Qualifiers, scheduled to be held between October 13 and 17 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, as per the AIFF website.
Joakim Alexandersson names 23-member squad for AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers
New Delhi, October 6: Indian U17 women's team head coach Joakim Alexandersson has named a 23-member squad for the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup China 2026 Qualifiers, scheduled to be held between October 13 and 17 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, as per the AIFF website.
Joakim Alexandersson names 23-member squad for AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers
New Delhi, Oct 6: Indian U17 women's team head coach Joakim Alexandersson has named a 23-member squad for the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup China 2026 Qualifiers, scheduled to take place from October 13 to 17 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
Alexandersson's young India scripting most dominant campaign in SAFF U17 Women's Championship history
New Delhi, August 31: Team India may have clinched the SAFF U-17 Women's Championship 2025 title with a game to spare, but the job is not done yet, according to head coach Joakim Alexandersson, as per the official website of the All India Football Federation (AIFF).
Eyes only on crown after Young Tigresses' statement victory against rivals Bangladesh
Thimphu, August 23: There was some sense of redemption for the Indian girls when they defeated Bangladesh 2-0 in the SAFF U-17 Women's Championship on Friday. Last year in the U16 tournament in Nepal, they had lost to them twice -- in the group stage and the final.
India prepares to meet familiar foes Bangladesh in SAFF U-17 Women's Championship
Thimphu, August 21: The SAFF U-17 Women's Championship 2025 is a marathon. After India made the perfect start with a 7-0 thumping of Nepal, there still remain five more games in this round-robin tournament, or in head coach Joakim Alexandersson's opinion, 'five perfect games', as per the All India Football Federation (AIFF) website.
India all set to begin SAFF U17 Women's Championship campaign in Bhutan
Thimpu, Aug 19: The Indian U17 women's team will begin their SAFF U17 Women's Championship 2025 campaign with a clash against Nepal on Wednesday, August 20, at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu, Bhutan.
Joakim Alexandersson names 23-member squad for SAFF U17 Women's Championship
New Delhi, August 17: India U17 women's team head coach Joakim Alexandersson, on Sunday, August 17, named a 23-member squad for the SAFF U17 Women's Championship Bhutan 2025, which is scheduled from August 20 to 31 in Thimphu, as per the AIIF website.
Joakim Alexandersson names 23-member squad for SAFF U17 Women's C'ship
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.
India U20 Women join seniors in Asian Cup to cap historic double
Yangon, August 11: Just 36 days after the Indian senior women's team wrote a historic chapter in Indian football by qualifying for the AFC Women's Asian Cup, the Indian U20 women's team put further shine by securing their berths at the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup,.
Qualifying for the U20 Asian Cup was our only goal when we arrived in Myanmar, says Alexandersson
Yangon, Aug 11: After the Indian U20 women's team qualified for the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup, head coach Joakim Alexandersson expressed that his team was mentally prepared for the challenges on the route to the continental pinnacle.
U20 Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers: India outclass Turkmenistan with 7-0 thrashing
Yangon, Aug 8: The India U20 women's national team outplayed Turkmenistan 7-0 in their second Group D match of the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Thailand 2026 Qualifiers, at the Thuwunna Stadium, in the Myanmar capital, on Friday. India led 5-0 at half-time.
Indonesia first on Young Tigresses' crosshairs in AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers
Iyangon, August 6: India will kick off their AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Thailand 2026 Qualifiers campaign in Group D against Indonesia on Wednesday at the Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon, with kickoff scheduled for 18:00 IST.
India U20 women's coach Joakim Alexandersson names 23-member squad for AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers
New Delhi, August 1: The Indian U20 women's team head coach, Joakim Alexandersson, on Thursday, announced the 23-member squad for the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers, scheduled to be held in Myanmar from August 6-10, 2025, as per a press release from AIFF.
India U20 women thrash Uzbekistan in second friendly
New Delhi, July 16: The India U20 women’s national team convincingly defeated Uzbekistan 4-1 in their second friendly match at the Do’stlik Stadium, in Tashkent, on Wednesday. The two sides were tied 1-1 at half-time.
India U20 women's coach Alexandersson eyes victorious ending to Uzbekistan tour
New Delhi, July 16: After holding Uzbekistan to a 1-1 draw in the first U20 women's friendly match on Monday, India are gearing up to face the hosts again in the second and final game on Wednesday at the Do'stlik Stadium at 20:30 IST, as per the press release from AIFF.
India U20 women's coach Alexandersson eyes victorious ending to Uzbekistan tour
New Delhi, July 15: After holding Uzbekistan to a 1-1 draw in the first U20 women's friendly match on Monday, India are gearing up to face the hosts again in the second and final game on Wednesday at the Do'stlik Stadium.
Indian Arrows Women Juniors go down narrowly to Roots FC in IWL 2
Bengaluru, April 7: Indian Arrows Women Juniors suffered their first loss in the 2024-25 Indian Women's League 2 as they went down 0-1 against Group B hosts Roots FC at the Padukone-Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence Phase 2 on Monday. Maibam Nandeshwori Devi scored the winner in the 12th minute.
Indian Arrows Women Juniors go down narrowly to Roots FC in IWL 2
Bengaluru, April 7: Indian Arrows Women Juniors suffered their first loss in the 2024-25 Indian Women's League 2 as they went down 0-1 against Group B hosts Roots FC at the Padukone-Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence Phase 2, on Monday. Maibam Nandeshwori Devi scored the winner in the 12th minute.
IWL 2024-25: Indian Arrows continue winning start with 1-0 win over Inter Kashi
Bengaluru, April 4: Indian Arrows Women Juniors got their second win in a row in the 2024-25 Indian Women's League 2, as they beat Inter Kashi 1-0 at the Padukone-Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence Phase 2, on Friday. Viksit Bara scored the winner in the 64th minute.
Indian Arrows Women Juniors battle-ready for IWL 2
New Delhi, April 1: The Indian Arrows Women Juniors will participate in the 2024-25 Indian Women's League 2 under Swedish head coach Joakim Alexandersson. Drawn in Group B, they will face Pudhuvai Unicorns in their first match at the Padukone-Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence Phase 2 in Bengaluru, on Wednesday. All matches of the IWL 2 are being streamed live on the Indian Football YouTube Channel.
Joakim Alexandersson to lead Indian Arrows women juniors in IWL 2
New Delhi, April 1: The Indian Arrows Women Juniors will participate in the 2024-25 Indian Women's League 2 under Swedish head coach Joakim Alexandersson.
India U20 women end Pink Youth Cup campaign with three-goal defeat to Russia
Manavgat (Turkiye), Feb 25: The India U20 women's team ended its campaign in the Pink Ladies Youth Cup with a 0-3 defeat to Russia at the Emirhan Sports Center on Tuesday. Russia scored twice inside the first 17 minutes and added another soon after the restart before India created a handful of opportunities to get on the scoresheet but ultimately came out empty-handed.
India U20 women gear up for tough Russian test in concluding Pink Youth Cup tie
Manavgat (Turkiye), Feb 24: Having won their first two matches at the Pink Ladies U20 Youth Cup, the Indian U20 women's team will take on Russia in the third and final friendly match at the Emirhan Sports Centre here on Tuesday.
Youth Cup: Alexandersson wants his players to show big heart while playing for India
Manavgat (Turkiye), Feb 18: The Indian U20 women's team will take on Jordan in the first match of the Pink Ladies U20 Youth Cup at the Emirhan Sports Centre here on Wednesday. For India, this friendly tournament is part of their preparations for the SAFF U20 Women's Championship (July) and the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers (August).
Alexandersson-led India U17 women's team completes first training camp of 2025
New Delhi, Feb 14: Led by Swedish coach Joakim Alexandersson, the India U17 women's team completed their first training camp of 2025 at The Sports School in Kanakapura, near Bengaluru. The 32 players took part in the month-long camp in preparation for the SAFF U17 Women's Championship and the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers, scheduled to be held in September and October 2025.
India U20 women to play three friendlies in Turkiye in February
New Delhi, Jan 28: The India U20 women's team will play three friendly matches during the FIFA international match window in February in Antalya, Turkiye. Led by head coach Joakim Alexandersson, the Young Tigresses, who are currently camping in Bengaluru, will face Jordan (February 19), Hong Kong (Feb 22) and Russia (Feb 25) in Antalya.