India’s women’s U-17 football team, led by head coach Joakim Alexandersson, prepares for the AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026 Qualifiers in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, facing Kyrgyz Republic and Uzbekistan. The squad aims to secure a spot in China

Hyderabad: India’s head coach for the women’s U-17 football team, Joakim Alexandersson, has named a 23-member squad for the AFC Under-17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026 Qualifiers, set to take place in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, from October 13 to 17.

India has been placed in Group G, alongside hosts Kyrgyz Republic and Uzbekistan. The matches will be held at the Dolen Omurzakov Stadium in Bishkek, with kick-off times set for 18:30 IST. India’s opening game is against Kyrgyz Republic on October 13, followed by a crucial match against Uzbekistan on Octobe

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