Indian Women's Team Clinches Third Place in FIFA Series 2026 with 3-2 Win Over Malawi

In a nail-biting encounter, the Indian women's national football team emerged victorious against Malawi with a score of 3-2 in the FIFA Series 2026 third-place play-off. The match, held at the Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi, saw standout performances from players like Astam Oraon and Aveka Singh, both scoring their first goals for the national team. With this win, India secured a commendable third-place finish after a previous defeat to Kenya in the semi-finals. The thrilling match featured multiple lead changes and a dramatic late goal from Priyadharshini Selladurai, ensuring a memorable victory for the Blue Tigresses.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 15, 2026, 21:38 IST

Thrilling Victory for the Blue Tigresses

In an exhilarating match at the Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi, the Indian women's national football team triumphed over Malawi with a score of 3-2 during the third-place play-off of the FIFA Series 2026 on Wednesday. The All India Football Federation (AIFF) reported that Astam Oraon (18'), Aveka Singh (45+1'), and substitute Priyadharshini Selladurai (84') contributed to India's victory, while Malawi's Khumalo Ireen (42') and Henry Deborah (60') found the net for their team.

A Goal-Filled Encounter

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India Line-up

India: Shreya Hooda (GK), Purnima Kumari, Astam Oraon, Shilky Devi Hemam (C), Malavika P (Rimpa Haldar 59'), Karishma Shirvoikar (Sarita Yumnam 82'), Sanfida Nongrum, Nirmala Devi Phanjoubam, Babina Devi Lisham (Priyadharshini Selladurai 59'), Jasoda Munda (Juli Kishan 90+4'), Aveka Singh.