Published: February 23, 2026 at 6:56 pm
The Indian Under-20 women’s team registered a 4-0 win over the senior squad of Swedish club Täby FK in a friendly match at the Bosön National Sports Centre in Lidingö, Sweden, on Sunday.
It was the Young Tigresses’ first victory of their Sweden tour after suffering a defeat against Hammarby IF in the first encounter three days ago.
Head coach Joakim Alexandersson made nine changes to the starting line-up. India scored twice in each half, Babita Kumari (10′) and Lhingdeikim (20′) netted early in the first period before Babita struck again in the 63rd minute and Neha wrapped up the scoring in the 80th.
India Under-20 women and Swedish club Täby FK players pose ahead of their match. Pics: AIFF.com
The Young Tigresses will play two more friendlies in the coming days, against Enskede IK Dam on February 25, and Karlbergs BK on February 28, as part of their preparations for April’s AFC Under-20 Women’s Asian Cup in Thailand.
Result: Täby FK 0 lost to India Under-20 Women 4 (Babita Kumari 10′, 63′, Lhingdeikim 20′, Neha 80′).
India Under-20 Women: Ribansi Jamu (GK), Sahena TH, Shruti Kumari, Nishima Kumari (C), Neha, Babita Kumari (Sibani Devi Nongmeikapam 71′), Lhingdeikim (Arina Devi Nameirakpam 46′), Ruchi, Monisha Singha (Pooja 71′), Deepika Pal (Shilji Shaji 71′), Misha Bhandari (Bhumika Devi Khumukcham 71′).
