The Indian U-20 Women’s Football Team will travel to Shymkent to play two friendly matches against Kazakhstan U19 on October 25 and 28, 2025.
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 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.
The matches will be played in Shymkent, Kazakhstan, on October 25 and 28, and will form part of India’s preparations for the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup, which will be held in April 2026.
After a brief camp at the Padukone-Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence in Bengaluru, the Young Tigresses departed for Kazakhstan on the morning of October 23 and will arrive in Shymkent in the evening.
Fixtures:
11:30 IST, October 25: Kazakhstan U19 Women vs India U20 Women
11:30 IST, October 28: Kazakhstan U19 Women vs India U20 Women
Venue: Shymkent, Kazakhstan
India U-20 Women’s Team Head Coach Joakim Alexandersson has named a 23-member squad to face Kazakhstan U-19 in two friendlies during the October FIFA Women’s International Match Window.
India U20 women’s 23-member squad for Kazakhstan friendlies:
Goalkeepers: Melody Chanu Keisham, Monalisha Devi Moirangthem, Ribansi Jamu.
Defenders: Alina Chingakham, Cindy Remruatpuii Colney, Juhi Singh, Nishima Kumari, Remi Thokchom, Shubhangi Singh, Thoibisana Chanu Toijam, Viksit Bara.
Midfielders: Anju Chanu Kayenpaibam, Arina Devi Nameirakpam, Bhumika Devi Khumukcham, Khushbu Saroj, Neha, Pooja.
Forwards: Babita Kumari, Deepika Pal, Kajol Dsouza, Lhingdeikim, Shilji Shaji, Sibani Devi Nongmeikapam.
Head coach: Joakim Alexandersson
Assistant coach: Rutuja Shinde
Goalkeeping coach: Hameed KK
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