New Delhi, 07 April (H.S.): India's U-17 women's football team will face Russia in three friendly matches in Sochi on April 11, 14, and 17, 2026. Head coach Pamela Conti announced a 23-member squad for the tour, with all games at Matsesta Football Centre starting at 2:30 PM IST.

The Young Tigresses, preparing for the AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup China 2026, arrived in Sochi on April 6 evening. Last month in Yangon, they defeated the hosts 2-0 and 3-2 before resuming training camp in Bengaluru.

In the Asian Cup at Suzhou, India faces Australia (May 2), Japan (May 5), and Lebanon (May 8) in Group B.

Team Squad (23 players)

Goalkeepers: Munni, Surajmuni Kumari, Tamphasana Devi Konjengbam

Defenders: Elena Devi Sarangthem, Alisha Lyngdoh, Divyani Linda, Elizabeth Lakra, Joyshini Chanu Huidrom, Ritu Badaik, Tania Devi Tonambam

Midfielders: Abhista Basnet, Alva Devi Senjam, Bonifilia Shullai, Julan Nongmaithem, Pritika Barman, Redima Devi Chingkhamayum, Thandamoni Baske

Forwards: Anushka Kumari, Anvita Raghuraman, Joy, Olivia Chanu Ningthoujam, Pearl Fernandes, Valina Fernandes

Coaching Staff: Head Coach: Pamela Conti; Assistants: Vincenzo Conti, Nivetha Ramadoss; Goalkeeping

Coach: Mario Aguiar; Strength Coach: Amit Yadav

Match Schedule

April 11: Russia vs India (2:30 PM IST)

April 14: Russia vs India (2:30 PM IST)

April 17: Russia vs India (2:30 PM IST)

Venue: Matsesta Football Centre, Sochi

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar