India, March 12 -- Appointed for the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup, Amelia Valverde may be given a longer contract by the All India Football Federation (AIFF). Two AIFF officials told HT they were satisfied with the Costa Rican's coaching in the tournament where India lost all three matches and were eliminated from the group league on Tuesday. Valverde's contract ends this month.

A decision will be taken after Valverde files her report on the tournament. The report will be discussed by IM Vijayan, the technical committee chair, Subrata Pal, director national teams, and technical director Syed Sabir Pasha. Valverde's appointment will have to be ratified by the AIFF's executive committee.

It is likely to happen before India's next engagement...