Archive · 31 Jan 2026
India U17s Win SAFF U19 Opener
The India U17 women's football team played their first match in the SAFF U19 Women’s Championship against Nepal.
They won 1-0 with a goal by Pearl Fernandes.
The team is using this tournament to get ready for bigger competitions.
They played well and had more chances to score.
Nepal tried hard but couldn't score.
India's next match is against Bangladesh.
The top two teams will play in the final.
India U17 women's team won their first SAFF U19 Championship match against Nepal 1-0.
Pearl Fernandes scored the only goal of the game in the 49th minute.
India fielded a U17 squad, including debutants Redima Devi Chingkhamayum and Alva Devi Senjam.
The match was played on a rough pitch, with India dominating possession and creating more scoring opportunities.
India's next match is against Bangladesh on February 2, with the top two teams advancing to the final on February 7.
- Who
- India U17 Women's Team vs Nepal U19 Women's Team
- What
- SAFF U19 Women’s Championship 2026 match
- When
- January 30, 2024
- Where
- Pokhara Rangasala Stadium, Nepal
- Why
- To prepare for the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup and assess team performance
India
Nepal
Team Composition
India
India is fielding a U17 squad preparing for the AFC U17 Asian Cup.
Nepal
Nepal is hosting the tournament and fielding a U19 squad.
Match Performance
India
India dominated possession and created more scoring opportunities, ultimately winning 1-0.
Nepal
Nepal struggled to break through India's defense and had limited scoring chances.
- Match Result
- India 1-0 Nepal
- Goal Scorer
- Pearl Fernandes (49')
- Venue
- Pokhara Rangasala Stadium, Nepal
- Next Match
- India vs Bangladesh on February 2
- Tournament Format
- Round-robin followed by a final on February 7
- Debutants
- Redima Devi Chingkhamayum, Alva Devi Senjam
- Current Standing
- 2nd place (trailing Bangladesh on goal difference)
