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India U17 Women to Face Philippines in Goa

2 sourcesUpdated 28 Aug 2026, 10:33 am Coverage regionsIndia
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India U17 women will play two friendly matches against the Philippines in Goa on September 26 and 29, 2026.

The matches are part of preparations for the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers.

The venue will be confirmed later.

The team is currently playing in Uzbekistan under coach Joakim Alexandersson.

Why it mattersThe Goa friendlies offer India’s U17 women key preparation before AFC qualifying.
More context

The qualifiers are scheduled in Malaysia.

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Both reports agree that India U17 women will face the Philippines in Goa for two friendlies in late September 2026 as preparation for the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers.

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Some details remain open, including the venue confirmation, while the team’s ongoing schedule in Uzbekistan and the Malaysia qualifiers could still affect the wider preparation timeline.

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Neutral coverage says India U17 women will meet the Philippines in Goa for two friendlies on September 26 and 29, 2026. It presents the games as final preparation for the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers in Malaysia. The report also adds historical context by noting the teams’ previous encounter during the 2017 qualifiers.

Distinctive emphasis — reported claim, not independently verified.Sources: Sportstar
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All India Football Federation Neutral framing Reported

India U17 women to play two friendlies against Philippines in Goa

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The All India Football Federation reports that the India U17 women team will play two friendly matches against the Philippines in Goa on September 26 and 29, 2026, as part of preparations for the AFC U17 Womens Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers. The article notes that the venue will be confirmed later and details the team current matches in Uzbekistan under coach Joakim Alexandersson, alongside upcoming qualifier fixtures in Malaysia.

Sportstar Neutral framing Reported

India to play Philippines as part of preparations for AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers

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Sportstar reports that the India U17 women team will face the Philippines in Goa for two friendly matches on September 26 and 29, 2026, serving as final preparations ahead of the AFC U17 Womens Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers in Malaysia. The source details the team ongoing fixtures in Uzbekistan under coach Joakim Alexandersson and highlights the historical context of their previous encounter during the 2017 qualifiers.