New Delhi, Oct. 1 -- India U17 women's national team head coach Joakim Alexandersson has announced a 23-player squad for the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers, which will be held in Malaysia from October 5 to 11.

With 11 players from the previous edition's squad returning, the Young Tigresses will aim to secure back-to-back AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup qualifications for the first time, according to a media release by the All India Football Federation (AIFF).

India have been placed in Group E and will begin their campaign against Iraq on October 5. The Young Tigresses will face Syria on October 8 before taking on hosts Malaysia on October 11. Only the group winners will qualify for the final tournament. All matches will be pl...