The Indian Under-17 women’s football team will play three friendly matches against Russia in Sochi as part of their preparations for the upcoming AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup, led by head coach Pamela Conti.
The Young Tigresses have already completed a tour to Myanmar, where they played two friendly matches against the hosts and won both (2-0 and 3-2). Since then, Conti’s squad 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 JOURNEY THROUGH RUSSIA
| Date | Agreement | Kickoff time | Location |
| April 11 | India vs Russia | 2:30 PM IST | Matsesta Football Center, Sochi |
| April 14 | Russia vs India | 2:30 PM IST | Matsesta Football Center, Sochi |
| April 17 | India vs Russia | 2:30 PM IST | Matsesta Football Center, Sochi |
INDIA SELECTION:
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.
Forward: Anushka Kumari, Anwita Raghuraman, Joya, Olivia Chanu Ningthoujam, Pearl Fernandes, Valaina Fernandes.
Head coach: Pamela Conti
Published on April 7, 2026
