The India under-17 women’s football team will play three friendlies against Russia in Sochi, as part of its preparations for the upcoming AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup, under head coach Pamela Conti.

The Young Tigresses have already completed a tour to Myanmar, where it played two friendlies against the host, winning both (2-0 and 3-2). Since then, Conti’s side has continued its training in Bengaluru.

At the Asian Cup in Suzhou, India will take on Australia (May 2), Japan (May 5) and Lebanon (May 8) in Group B.

FULL SCHEDULE: INDIA’S TOUR OF RUSSIA

INDIA SQUAD:

Goalkeepers: Munni, Surajmuni Kumari, Tamphasana Devi Konjengbam.

Defenders: Alena Devi Sarangthem, Alisha Lyngdoh, Divyani Linda, Elizabed Lakra, Joyshini Chanu Huidrom, Ritu Badaik, Taniya Devi Tonambam.

Midfielders: Abhista Basnett, Alva Devi Senjam, Bonifilia Shullai, Julan Nongmaithem, Pritika Barman, Redima Devi Chingkhamayum, Thandamoni Baskey.

Forwards: Anushka Kumari, Anwita Raghuraman, Joya, Olivia Chanu Ningthoujam, Pearl Fernandes, Valaina Fernandes.

Head coach: Pamela Conti

Published on Apr 07, 2026