Archive · 1 Feb 2026
India win SAFF U19 Women’s Championship opener
India started their SAFF U19 Women’s Championship 2026 with a win against Nepal.
The match was held in Pokhara, Nepal, and India won 1-0.
Pearl Fernandes scored the only goal in the 49th minute.
India is using their U17 team for this tournament, as they prepare for the AFC U17 Asian Cup later this year.
The team is coached by Pamela Conti, who was appointed recently.
India will play their next match against Bangladesh on February 2.
The top two teams will play in the final.
India won their first match of the SAFF U19 Women’s Championship 2026 against Nepal with a score of 1-0.
Pearl Fernandes scored the only goal of the game in the 49th minute.
India is fielding a U17 squad, preparing for the AFC U17 Asian Cup later this year.
Head coach Pamela Conti, appointed earlier this month, made her debut in this match.
India will face Bangladesh in their next match on February 2, 2026, with the top two teams advancing to the final.
- Who
- India U17 women's football team vs Nepal U19 women's football team
- What
- SAFF U19 Women’s Championship 2026 match
- When
- February 1, 2026
- Where
- Pokhara Rangasala Stadium, Pokhara, Nepal
- Why
- First match of the SAFF U19 Women’s Championship 2026
- Match Result
- India 1-0 Nepal
- Goal Scorer
- Pearl Fernandes (49')
- Venue
- Pokhara Rangasala Stadium, Pokhara, Nepal
- Date
- February 1, 2026
- Next Match
- India vs Bangladesh on February 2, 2026
- Tournament
- SAFF U19 Women’s Championship 2026
- India's Squad
- U17 squad preparing for AFC U17 Asian Cup
- Head Coach
- Pamela Conti
