Categories: News

Indian Team for FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Announced

Bhubaneswar: With only a few days left, the India national football squad for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup India 2022 has been announced on Wednesday.

Thomas Dennerby, head coach of team India announced the 21-member Indian squad.

The World Cup is scheduled to begin on October 11. India will play their group league matches at Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar on October 11, October 14 and October 17 with USA, Morocco and Brazil respectively.

“It’s a new situation for everyone. India have never played the World Cup before. This is different ball game altogether. It’s a unique chance to show everyone that we have prepared well and will not allow anyone to run over us. Everyone wants to play the World Cup, but I can only select the best 21 in the squad,” Coach Dennerby said.

The final Squad: 

Goalkeepers: Monalisha Devi Moirangthem, Melody Chanu Keisham, Anjali Munda

Defenders: Astam Oraon, Kajal, Naketa, Purnima Kumari, Varshika, Shilky Devi Hemam

Midfielders: Babina Devi Lisham, Nitu Linda, Shailja, Shubhangi Singh

Forwards: Anita Kumari, Lynda Kom Serto, Neha, Rejiya Devi Laishram, Shelia Devi Loktongbam, Kajol Hubert Dsouza, Lavanya Upadhyay, Sudha Ankita Tirkey

 

Bureau The News Hashtag

Recent Posts

UG Admission Application Deadline Extended Till June 16 in Odisha

Bhubaneswar: Students seeking admission to undergraduate courses in Odisha for the 2026–27 academic session have…

13 hours ago

Utkalika Opens Handloom and Handicrafts Exhibition at DN Regalia Mall in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: In an effort to showcase and promote Odisha's rich handloom and handicraft traditions, a…

13 hours ago

Sahayog Programme Emerges as Lifeline for Urban Poor, Workshop Reviews Progress

Bhubaneswar: Efforts to improve access to government welfare schemes for vulnerable urban communities received a…

14 hours ago

Sudhanshu Sekhar Barpanda Sworn In as Member of Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC) on Tuesday welcomed a new member with the…

14 hours ago

Odisha Targets Completion of All Mega Rural Water Supply Projects by March 2027

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has set a March 2027 deadline for the completion of all…

1 day ago

West Bengal Renames Digha Jagannath Temple, Removes ‘Dham’ from Official Title

Bhubaneswar: The West Bengal government on Tuesday announced that the word “Dham” will no longer…

1 day ago