The Indian senior women's team is in Nairobi for the FIFA Series 2026 Kenya. The Blue Tigresses will play hosts Kenya in the semi-final on April 11. Crispin Chettri has been re-appointed as head coach, leading a 22-member squad.
Indian Women's Team Arrives for FIFA Series 2026
The Indian senior women's team have arrived in Nairobi on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, ahead of the FIFA Series 2026 Kenya, scheduled for the April FIFA International Women's Match Window.
According to the All India Football Federation (AIFF), the Blue Tigresses will take on hosts Kenya in the semi-final on April 11 at 20:30 IST, while Australia and Malawi will play the other semi-final earlier on the same day at 16:30 IST.
The semi-final winners and losers will clash in the final and the third-place play-off, respectively, on April 15. All matches will take place at the Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi.
Crispin Chettri Re-appointed as Head Coach
Crispin Chettri has been re-appointed as the head coach of the Indian women's national team. Chettri has named a 22-member squad for the friendly tournament.
Sujata Kar, who won the AIFF Women's Coach of the Year award in 2025, has been appointed as the assistant coach. Fysal K Bapu has been appointed as the goalkeeping coach.
India's Squad for FIFA Series 2026 Kenya
Goalkeepers: Adrija Sarkhel, Linthoingambi Devi Maibam, Shreya Hooda.
Defenders: Astam Oraon, Juli Kishan, Martina Thokchom, Nirmala Devi Phanjoubam, Purnima Kumari, Sarita Yumnam.
Midfielders: Aveka Singh, Babina Devi Lisham, Jasoda Munda, Priyadharshini Selladurai, Priyangka Devi Naorem, Sanfida Nongrum, Shilky Devi Hemam.
Forwards: Karishma Shirvoikar, Kaviya Pakkirisamy, Lynda Kom Serto, Malavika P, Pyari Xaxa, Rimpa Haldar.
Coaching Staff
Head coach: Crispin Chettri
Assistant coach: Sujata Kar
Goalkeeping coach: Fysal K Bapu
FIFA Series 2026 Kenya Match Schedule
Semi-final 1 -- 16:30 IST, April 11: Australia vs Malawi
Semi-final 2 -- 20:30 IST, April 11: Kenya vs India
Third-place match -- 16:30 IST, April 15
Final -- 20:30 IST, April 15
(ANI)
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