New Delhi, Oct. 2 -- 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.
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 played at the MP Selayang Stadium in Selayang, with the team scheduled to arr...