Indian women's football team set to take on Myanmar in friendlies
The Indian women's football team is all set to play friendly matches against Myanmar. Women's football is now taking the center stage and two friendlies will take place on July 10 and 13 during the FIFA window.
Both the matches will be held in Myanmar. Therefore, the Blue Tigeresses will have an opportunity to gain valuable exposure and experience against a similarly matched and worthy opponent.
The matches will be conducted on FIFA Women's World Cup qualifying matchdays. Both sides will have a key opportunity to identify their strengths and weaknesses in their quest for regional and international success moving forward.
The Indian women's football team recently played against Uzbekistan as well. Myanmar women's football, meanwhile, has grown steadily over the years. The team is ranked 49th in the FIFA Women's World Rankings at present. It is the highest position achieved among ASEAN nations.
Moreover, they have been consistent in reaching the knockout stages of the AFF Women's Championship, which is the regional tournament for Southeast Asia. They also finished runners-up in the 2019 edition. The side possesses well-known faces such as captain and star striker Win Theingi Tun, who is known for her pace and ability to finish well.
Indian women's football team is a force to be reckoned with
The Indian women's football team is currently ranked 57th in the FIFA Women's World Rankings. They are a force to be reckoned with in Asia. The side has come through as one of the strong contenders in the region. They made it to the semifinals of the AFC Women's Asian Cup in 2022.
Forward Loitongbam Ashalata Devi and midfielder Manisha Kalyan, among other players are vital figures. They have displayed their outstanding technical skills and strategic awareness as well.
The Indian women's football team has had highs and lows in recent times. Speaking of their performance in 2024, there have been mixed results so far. They began the year by taking part in the Turkish Women's Cup in February. It was an inspiring performance as they finished as runners-up, losing to Kosovo.
Next up, they faced Uzbekistan, a higher-ranked team, in two friendlies that were played in Tashkent. They crashed to a 0-3 defeat in the first game on May 31. However, the team showed character, resilience, and improvement as they managed to secure a hard-fought 0-0 draw in the second game on June 4.
Now set to play Myanmar, they will be keen to improve their performance and make the most of this opportunity.