The Indian U17 women’s football team began their AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026 Qualifiers with a thrilling 2-1 victory over Kyrgyz Republic. Captain Julan Nongmaithem scored the winning goal in injury time after assisting the first goal

Hyderabad: Captain Julan Nongmaithem turned hero in stoppage time as the Indian U17 women’s team began their AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026 Qualifiers campaign with a thrilling 2-1 win over hosts Kyrgyz Republic at the Dolen Omurzakov Stadium on Monday.

In a match brimming with emotion, momentum swings, and high stakes, the Young Tigresses, despite being frustrated for the majority of the game, bagged all three points at the death. India is targeting a place in their first AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup since 2005.

After setting up Pearl Fernand

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