India Unveils Squad for SAFF Women's Championship 2026 in Goa
Final Squad Announcement
On Saturday, Crispin Chettri, the head coach of the Indian senior women's national football team, revealed the final 23-member squad for the upcoming SAFF Women's Championship 2026. This tournament is set to take place in Margao, Goa, from May 25 to June 6.
Preliminary Squad Adjustments
Earlier, a preliminary squad of 26 players was disclosed on Tuesday. However, three players have been released from this list: defender Shubhangi Singh, midfielder Priyadharshini Selladurai, and forward Rimpa Haldar.
Current Training Camp
Currently, 22 players are participating in the training camp. Notably, Manisha Kalyan, who plays for Alianza Lima in Peru, will join the squad only when the FIFA International Match Window opens on June 1.
SAFF Championship 2026: Groups and Schedule
India is placed in Group B and will kick off their tournament against the Maldives on May 25 at 19:30. They will face Bangladesh on May 31 at the same time. Group A consists of Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bhutan. The top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals scheduled for June 3, with the final match set for June 6 at 18:30. All matches will be held at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium and will be available for live streaming on FanCode.
India's 23-Member Squad
The squad includes the following players:
Goalkeepers: Panthoi Chanu Elangbam, Ribansi Jamu, Shreya Hooda.
Defenders: Astam Oraon, Juli Kishan, Nirmala Devi Phanjoubam, Purnima Kumari, Ranjana Chanu Sorokhaibam, Sarita Yumnam, Thoibisana Chanu Toijam.
Midfielders: Aveka Singh, Jasoda Munda, Priyangka Devi Naorem, Sanfida Nongrum, Sangita Basfore, Shilky Devi Hemam.
Forwards: Grace Dangmei, Karishma Shirvoikar, Lynda Kom Serto, Malavika P, Manisha Kalyan, Pyari Xaxa, Soumya Guguloth.
Coaching and Support Staff
Head Coach: Crispin Chettri
Assistant Coaches: Sujata Kar, Nivetha Ramadoss
Goalkeeping Coach: Mario Aguiar
Strength and Conditioning Coach: Amit Yadav
Match Schedule
Fixtures:
1. May 25: 19:30 - Maldives vs India
2. May 31: 19:30 - India vs Bangladesh
3. June 3 (Semi-finals):
- 16:00 - Group A Winners vs Group B Runners-up
- 20:00 - Group B Winners vs Group A Runners-up
4. June 6: 18:30 - Final
Venue: Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Margao, Goa.