Delhi: AIFF announced the provisional 35-member squad for FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2022, set to begin between October 11-30 in India. The listed players are set to start their practices in Jamshedpur. However, the final shortlist is yet to be made.
Among the players, Shilky Devi has already been a part of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2022 squad, while Astam Oraon, Nitu Linda, and Lynda Kom alongside her were a part of the SAFF U-19 Women’s Championship 2021 which was held in Bangladesh in December 2021.
The girls have started their practices under coach Suren Chettri while coach Alex Ambrose and Head coach of the Indian Senior Women’s National Team, Thomas Dennerby is yet to join them.
Alex who was a part of the scouting process asserted immense faith in the girls. “The scouting part was the toughest. It was an experience in itself. I want to record the efforts and help which came in from the State Associations.” he said.
“Scouting is a continuous process, and we are working to build a team for the future,” he added.
The camp had been set up earlier itself during the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2022 training with the help of the Jharkhand government.
“I am very happy and thankful to the Jharkhand Government for hosting us here. They have been staunch supporters of Indian Football, and have facilitated a safe environment for us throughout,” Alex mentioned.
The 35-member squad (as of February 7, 2022) is as follows:
GOALKEEPERS: Keisham Melody Chanu, Hempriya Seram, Anjali Munda
DEFENDERS: Yanglem Julia Devi, Kajal, Nakata, Astam Oraon, Salina Kumari, Sudha Ankita Tirkey, Hemam Shilky Devi, Purnima Kumari, Payal, Kamasani. Durga, Kalpna Azad Singh.
MIDFIELDERS: R.Vinothini, Neha Rani, Thakor Shilpaben Devabhai, Madhumathi R, Dharshini Devi R, Lavanya Verma, Khushbu, Laishram Rejiya Devi, Ngashepam Pinku Devi, Varshika, Shailja, Lisham Babina Devi, Nitu Linda, Anita Kumari, Bhumika Bharat Mane.
FORWARDS: Sridevi Hansdah, Shubhangi Singh, Serto Lynda Kom, Loktongbam Sheila Devi, Reshma, Moirangthem Ambika Devi.
