Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
New Delhi: ‘You can’t be what you can’t see’ has become something of a mantra in women’s football. And amid this ever-growing appreciation of the importance of visible role models, India’s aspiring female goalkeepers find themselves in an enviable position.
After all, in every training session ahead of this year’s FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, these youngsters are being guided by one of their position’s all-time greats. They all know that, when Precious Dede speaks, each word reflects the lessons of a career spent amid the elite.
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Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
New Delhi: The stage is set for the future stars of women’s football as the match schedule and host cities for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup India 2020 were unveiled by FIFA and the Local Organising Committee (LOC) on Tuesday, alongside the Official Slogan for the tournament.
With only 258 days to go until the action gets underway, Ahmedabad, Bhubaneswar, Guwahati, Kolkata and Navi Mumbai have been confirmed as the five host cities for the tournament.
Sixteen teams featuring the rising stars of women’s football will compete across 32 matches to lift the coveted trophy in Navi, Mumbai on November 21.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Mumbai: The Official Emblem for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup India 2020 was unveiled on Saturday at the iconic Gateway of India, in Mumbai.
With one year to go before the start of the tournament, fans from across India and around the world experienced the excitement and optimism as the Official Emblem for the tournament was revealed to the public.
Representatives from the Local Organising Committee, FIFA, and the Indian government spoke about how the power of football – and youth competitions in particular – can promote positive change in society, with a focus on accessibility and gender equality.
The event culminated in a spectacular outdoor light projection to reveal the Official Emblem, which was attended by a host of stars from India and the world of football.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Mumbai: Former Sweden and Nigeria coach Thomas Dennerby is leading India’s U-17 women’s team and the vastly experienced tactician is excited about about preparing the team for next year’s FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
The recent appointment of Dennerby as India’s U-17 women’s coach raised a few eyebrows, and underlined the ambitions of the nation hosting next year’s FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
As a veteran of three FIFA Women’s World Cups with Nigeria and his native Sweden, the 60-year-old is one of the most experienced and respected coaches in the female game.