Indian eves set for FIFA friendlies against Serbia, Russia & Ukraine

NEW DELHI: The senior Indian women's football team will be travelling to Alanya, Turkey to play three international friendlies in what will be their first outing after the Covid-19 lockdown. The team will face Serbia on February 17 followed by a match against Russia on February 19, and Ukraine on February 23.

"We have a very young and talented squad at our disposal. This will be a good experience for the girls as we prepare for the challenges ahead. The matches in Turkey will give us a good barometer on where our players stand in terms of being match-fit," head coach Maymol Rocky said while speaking to the-aiff.com.

"This may be our first tournament in a long time. The girls are eager to prove themselves. We will be playing against European teams. It will not be easy, playing against them. But we are ready for the challenge. Playing against strong European teams will help us prepare for the Asian Cup. These experiences will be vital for the girls in these two years," she added.

The team has been undergoing preparation in Goa for the last two months. IANS

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