Dennerby names 23-member India squad for AFC Women's Olympic Qualifiers
The Blue Tigresses have been clubbed in Group C of the Round 2 qualifiers alongside Japan, Vietnam, and hosts Uzbekistan. The team that finishes at the top of the three groups and the best out of the three runners-ups will make it to Round 3 of the qualifiers.
Thomas Dennerby (Source: Hindustan Times)
Indian women's football team head coach Thomas Dennerby, on Saturday, announced a 22-member squad that will travel to Uzbekistan for Round 2 of AFC Women's Olympic Qualifiers.
While India (61) are set to face some tough opponents, all of whom are ranked higher than the Blue Tigresses - Japan (8), Vietnam (34), and Uzbekistan (50), Dennerby feels that his wards are a much stronger unit now, than they were before.
"Of course, Japan are a very strong side, and Vietnam and Uzbekistan are also higher ranked than us, but we will do whatever we can to qualify," he said. “I guess it's going to be tough to beat Japan for the top spot. So realistically, we should be very happy with second place,” added Dennerby.
Indian Women's Team squad:
Goalkeepers: Sowmiya Narayanasamy, Shreya Hooda, Elangbam Panthoi Chanu.
Defenders: Ashalata Devi Loitongbam, Sweety Devi Ngangbam, Ritu Rani, Ranjana Chanu Sorokhaibam, Dalima Chhibber, Manisa Panna, Shilky Devi Hemam, Astam Oraon.
Midfielders: Priyangka Devi Naorem, Anju Tamang, Indumathi Kathiresan, Sangita Basfore.
Forwards: Grace Dangmei, Soumya Guguloth, Renu, Sandhiya Ranganathan, Bala Devi Ngangom, Sanju, Manisha Kalyan.
Head Coach: Thomas Dennerby.
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