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India U17 Women's Team Prepares for AFC Qualifiers with Friendlies in Uzbekistan

The India U17 women's football team is gearing up for the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers with two friendly matches against Uzbekistan. Scheduled for August 27 and 30, 2026, these matches will take place at the UFA National Football Centre in Tashkent. Head coach Joakim Alexandersson aims to assess the team's readiness as they prepare to compete against Malaysia, Syria, and Iraq in the upcoming qualifiers. AIFF officials emphasize the importance of these matches for gaining experience and building on last year's historic quarter-final achievement. Read on for the full match schedule and insights from the AIFF.
By Narendra Chaudhary Aug 13, 2026, 18:46 IST

Preparation for AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers

In their quest for success in the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers, the India U17 women's football team is set to engage in two friendly matches against Uzbekistan. These matches will take place at the UFA National Football Centre in Tashkent on August 27 and August 30, 2026, and will be held without spectators.

Assessing Team Readiness

These friendly matches will serve as a crucial opportunity for head coach Joakim Alexandersson to evaluate the team's performance ahead of the Qualifiers, which are scheduled for October 5 to 11. India has been placed in Group E, competing against Malaysia, Syria, and Iraq, as per a statement from the AIFF.


Continuing the Momentum

AIFF Deputy Secretary General M Satyanarayan emphasized the importance of these matches, stating, "Last year, our U17 Women's team made history by qualifying for the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup and reaching the quarter-finals. We aim to build on that success. It is vital for the girls to face quality opponents in friendly matches to enhance their skills, gain experience, and prepare effectively for the qualifiers. Our goal is to qualify for the Asian Cup again and advance further in the upcoming tournament."

Match Schedule

The schedule for the India U17 women's friendly matches in Tashkent is as follows:



  • August 27: Uzbekistan vs India


  • August 30: Uzbekistan vs India



Venue: UFA National Football Centre, Tashkent.