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India Women`s National Football Team
Indian Women National Football Team is also controlled by All India Football Federation.

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India Women`s National Football TeamIndian Women National Football Team is maintained by the All India Football Federation. It is one and only non governmental body in India which is regulating the football teams of both male and female.

History of Indian Women National Football Team
Indian Women National Football Team was first managed by Sushil Bhattacharya, in 1975. Indian Women National Football Team was participated then in the qualifiers for the 2012 Olympics in March 2011. In their first match Indian Women National Football Team beat rivals and group hosts Bangladesh 3-0. In the second round India Women played Uzbekistan where they tied the first match 1-1 but lost the second leg 1-5 and were officially knocked out.

Management of Indian Women National Football Team
Indian Women National Football Team is monitored by the All India Football Federation and represents India in women`s international football competitions. The women`s team resumed playing on 7th September 2012 after nearly a year-long hiatus.

Name Position
Sajid Dhar Coach of Indian Women National Football Team
Maymol Rocky Assistant Coach of Indian Women National Football Team
Ronibala Chanu Goalkeeping Coach of Indian Women National Football Team
Dipali Pandey Physiotherapist of Indian Women National Football Team
Indu Choudhary Manager of Indian Women National Football Team
Joseph Solomon Media Manager of Indian Women National Football Team


Indian Women National Football Team in 2015-2016
The 23 players of 2012 Indian Women National Football Team were called up for the 2015-16 AFC Women`s Olympic Qualifying Tournament against Myanmar on 15th March 2015.

Players of Indian National Football team for Women Date of Birth
Okram Roshini Devi 2/8/1994
Anjana Saikia 11/18/1993
Elangbam Panthoi Chanu 12/23/1996
Thokchom Umapati Devi 3/10/1994
Loitongbam Ashalata Devi 7/3/1993
Suprava Samal 6/16/1990
Gurumayum Radharani Devi 1/3/1991
Supriya Routray 6/12/1990
Yumlembem Premi Devi 12/6/1993
Manisha Panna 4/20/1991
Oinam Bembem Devi 3/1/1980
Moirangthem Mandakini Devi 1/3/1991
Dangmei Grace 2/5/1996
Sasmita Malik 5/8/1989
Sangita Basfore 5/18/1997
Manpreet Kaur 8/16/1990
Yumnam Kamala Devi 3/4/1992
Irom Prameshwori Devi 1/5/1989
Ngangom Bala Devi (Captain) 2/2/1990
Pyari Xaxa 5/18/1997


Head Coaches of Indian National Football team for Women
From the inception of Indian National Football team for Women, head coaches are playing a pivotal role in guarding and monitoring the football team.

Name of the Coaches of Indian National Football team for Women Years
Sushil Bhattacharya 1975-2005
Mohammad Shahid Jabbar 2010-2013
Harjinder Singh 2005 -2010
Anadi Barua 2013-2014
Tarun Roy 2014-2015
Sajid Dhar 2015 - till now on



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