Suzhou (China), May 11 (IANS) India’s run in the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026 came to an end after a 0-3 defeat against hosts China PR in the quarterfinals at the Suzhou Sports Centre Stadium in Suzhou on Monday.The result dashed the Young Tigresses’ hopes of securing a historic qualification for the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026, though the campaign still marked India’s best-ever performance in the competition with a first appearance in the knockout stage.Head coach …
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Suzhou (China), May 7 (IANS) The Indian U17 women’s team faces its final chance to make the quarterfinal of the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026 when it takes on Lebanon in its last Group B fixture at the Suzhou Taihu Football Sports Centre Pitch 8 on Friday, needing to win the match to advance to the next stage.After facing the two heavyweight sides of the group, Australia and Japan, the equation for India at the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026 has now become clear. India will take…
Suzhou (China), May 2 (IANS) India marked their return to the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup 2026 after a 21-year gap with a 0-2 loss to Australia in a Group B match at Pitch 8 of the Suzhou Taihu Football Sports Centre in Suzhou, China on Saturday,Pamela Conti’s Young Tigresses showed resilience and attacking intent throughout the contest, particularly in the second half, against a physically strong Australian side. However, they fell short as a goal by Theodora Mouithys in the 25th minute and an …
Suzhou (China), May 1 (IANS) Saturday will mark another landmark moment of the year for Indian women’s football as the U17 national team kicks off their AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026 campaign against Australia.It will be India’s first appearance at the U17 Women’s Asian Cup since 2005, marking the end of a 21-year wait at this level. More significantly, it completes a rare and historic sequence in 2026, with India’s third women’s Asian Cup appearance following the senior team and …
Pathum Thani, April 5 (IANS) The Indian U20 women’s national team suffered a 0-5 defeat to Australia at the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026 in the Pathum Thani Stadium, Thailand, on Sunday. Skye Halmarick’s (38’ p, 39’, 48’) hat-trick gave Australia a strong lead, followed by goals from Danella Brutus (54’) and Daisy Brown (90+4’). As a result, India remains at the bottom of Group C with no points after two matches.A victory in their final group-stage game against Chinese Taipei o…
Pathum Thani (Thailand), April 2 (IANS) The Indian U20 women’s national team suffered a 0-6 defeat at the hands of Japan in their opening match of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026 at the Thammasat Stadium in Pathum Thani, Thailand, on Thursday. The Young Nadeshiko led 1-0 at half-time.Six-time champions Japan got the lead early on through an own goal by Thoibisana Chanu Toijam (12’ og). However, it was not until the second half that they really managed to start hurting the Young…
New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) India U20 women’s team captain Shubhangi Singh expressed confidence in her side’s preparations as they gear up for the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup in Thailand, stating that the team is ready to take on top opponents in the continental tournament.India returns to the competition after a gap of two decades and will open their campaign against Japan on April 2. They are placed in Group C alongside Japan, Australia, and Chinese Taipei.Reflecting on the qualification ca…
Pokhara (Nepal), Jan 31 (IANS) India began their SAFF U19 Women’s Championship 2026 campaign with a 1-0 win against hosts Nepal at the Pokhara Rangasala Stadium in Pokhara, on Saturday.Pearl Fernandes (49’) scored the only goal of the game right after the resumption in the second half.Although this is an U19 tournament, India have travelled to Pokhara with an U17 squad that is preparing for the AFC U17 Asian Cup, later this year. Head coach Pamela Conti, who was appointed earlier this month,…