The Indian women’s team coach Joakim Alexandersson announced a 23-member squad for the FIFA International Friendlies against Maldives on December 30 and January 2 at the Padukone-Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence in Bengaluru.
“We have some senior women’s players joining us in the Bengaluru camp so we’ll have a mix of U20 and senior players for this match. We’re going to try and implement some things in tomorrow’s game. It’s nice to see and train the best in the country,” said Swedish coach, Alexandersson.
SQUAD
Goalkeepers: Hempriya Seram, Maibam Linthoingambi Devi, Nandini.
Defenders: Aruna Bag, Juhi Singh, Juli Kishan, Sangita Basfore, Sanju, Shivani Toppo, Sorokhaibam Ranjana Chanu, Toijam Thoibisana Chanu, Vikshit Bara.
Midfielders: Grace Dangmei, Kajol Dsouza, Neha, Nongmeikapam Sibani Devi, Nitu Linda, Rimpa Haldar.
Forwards: Lhingdeikim, Lynda Kom Serto, Pooja, Pyari Xaxa, Simran Gurung.
Coach: Joakim Alexandersson
Assistant coach: Nivetha Ramadoss
Goalkeeper coaches: Dipankar Choudhury, Hameed KK
Both matches will kick-off at 3:30 PM IST and will be streamed live on the Indian Football YouTube Channel.