Indian senior women's football team probable squad for Kolkata camp announced
The Indian senior women's football team, on Thursday, June 20, announced the probable squad for the upcoming Kolkata camp. Head coach Langam Chaoba Devi named 29 players for the National Camp. The camp is set to begin on June 26 at the National Centre for Excellence in Kolkata.
India are ranked 67th at present in the FIFA Rankings. They were last seen in action against Uzbekistan when they toured them for two friendly matches on May 31 and June 4. The first game ended in a crushing 0-3 defeat for the Blue Tigeresses. However, they fought back hard in the next game to draw 0-0.
The Indian senior women's football team is also gearing up to take on Myanmar in two friendly matches. They will tour Myanmar and the games will be played in Yangon on July 9 and July 12, 2024, during the FIFA Women's International Window. Speaking of the opposition, Myanmar are ranked 54th at present.
With the matches being conducted on FIFA Women's World Cup qualifying match days, it will be an opportunity for both teams to assess their strengths and weaknesses. They will aim to gather invaluable experience as they look for success at the regional and international levels.
Five players made it back to the Indian senior women's football team probables squad, which was announced by the Indian Football Team on their official X handle. These include Elangbam Panthoi Chanu, Devi Devarajan, Ratanbala Devi Nongmaithem, Mousumi Murmu, and Rimpa Haldar.
"The Wait is Over! ✨📣
"Our Sr. Women’s probable squad list for the FIFA friendlies against Myanmar is here! 🌟 Guess who’s back?! 1.Elangbam Panthoi Chanu 2.Devi Devarajan 3.Ratanbala Devi Nongmaithem 4.Mousumi Murmu 5.Rimpa Haldar
"Who are you most excited to see play? 🇮🇳⚽️
"Comment below and show your support! 👇
"#IndianFootball⚽️ #BlueTigress #fifa," the tweet read.
Indian senior women's football team 29-member probable squad for Kolkata camp
29-member probables for the Indian senior women's football team squad for friendlies against Myanmar:
Goalkeepers: Shreya Hooda, Elangbam Panthoi Chanu, Moirangthem Monalisha Devi, Maibam Linthoingambi Devi, Devi Devarajan.
Defenders: Loitongbam Ashalata Devi, Sorokhaibam Ranjana Chanu, Juli Kishan, Astam Oraon, Hemam Shilky Devi, Sanju, Wangkhem Linthoingambi Devi, Aruna Bag.
Midfielders: Naorem Priyangka Devi, Anju Tamang, Sangita Basfore, Karthika Angamuthu, Sandhiya Ranganathan, Neha, Nongmaithem Ratanbala Devi, Mousumi Murmu.
Forwards: Kajol Hubert Dsouza, Soumya Guguloth, Karishma Purushottam Shirvoikar, Lynda Kom Serto, Pyari Xaxa, Jyoti, Rimpa Haldar, Manisha.
Head coach: Langam Chaoba Devi.
Fixtures: Myanmar vs India: July 9 (Yangon); Myanmar vs India: July 12 (Yangon).