Archive · 25 Jan 2026
Pamela Conti named India U-17 women's coach
Pamela Conti, who used to play for Italy and coach Venezuela's women's teams, is now the head coach of India's U-17 women's football team.
She will lead the team in the AFC Asian Cup and other important tournaments.
Her brother, Vincenzo Conti, will be her assistant coach.
Pamela has a lot of experience playing and coaching football.
She played for Italy and won many titles in different countries.
She also coached Venezuela's women's teams and helped them qualify for big tournaments.
Her first big job with India will be the SAFF U-19 Women’s Championship in Nepal next year.
Pamela Conti appointed as head coach of India's U-17 women's football team.
Her brother, Vincenzo Conti, will serve as her assistant coach.
Conti brings extensive playing and coaching experience, including stints with Italy, Venezuela, and various clubs.
Her first assignment will be the SAFF U-19 Women’s Championship 2026 in Nepal.
India's U17, U20, and senior women's teams will compete in continental tournaments this year.
- Who
- Pamela Conti, former Italy international and coach of Venezuela's women's teams
- What
- Appointed as head coach of India's U-17 women's football team
- When
- January 25, 2024 (appointment), SAFF U-19 Women’s Championship 2026 (first assignment)
- Where
- India (training in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh), SAFF U-19 Women’s Championship in Pokhara, Nepal
- Why
- To lead the team in the AFC Asian Cup and other international tournaments
- Coach
- Pamela Conti
- Team
- India U-17 women's
- Tournament
- AFC Asian Cup
- Assistant Coach
- Vincenzo Conti
- Previous Team
- Venezuela (senior and U-20)
- Playing Career
- Italy national team (90 caps, 30 goals)
- First Assignment
- SAFF U-19 Women’s Championship 2026
- Tournament Dates
- January 31 to February 7, 2026
