Indian Women's Football Team Arrives in Nairobi for FIFA Series 2026

Original: Blue Tigresses arrive in Nairobi for FIFA Series 2026 Kenya with 22 players

News 18•Apr 7, 20262 min

In a Nutshell

The Indian women's national football team, known as the Blue Tigresses, has arrived in Nairobi, Kenya, for the FIFA Series 2026. They will face the host nation in the semi-finals on April 11, 2026. The tournament also features Australia and Malawi in the other semi-final match.

Key Points

01The Indian women's team arrived in Nairobi on April 7, 2026.
02They will play against Kenya in the semi-finals on April 11 at 20:30 IST.
03Crispin Chettri has been re-appointed as head coach.
04The tournament includes a total of four teams: India, Kenya, Australia, and Malawi.
05The final and third-place match will take place on April 15.

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Full Summary

The Indian senior women's football team, the Blue Tigresses, arrived in Nairobi, Kenya, on April 7, 2026, in preparation for the FIFA Series 2026. They are set to compete in the semi-finals against the host nation, Kenya, on April 11 at 20:30 IST. The other semi-final will feature Australia facing Malawi earlier that day at 16:30 IST. The tournament will conclude with the final and third-place play-off on April 15 at the Nyayo National Stadium. Crispin Chettri has been re-appointed as the head coach, leading a 22-member squad that includes notable players such as Karishma Shirvoikar and Lynda Kom Serto. Sujata Kar, the 2025 AIFF Women’s Coach of the Year, serves as the assistant coach, while Fysal K Bapu is the goalkeeping coach.

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