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Blue Tigresses secure third place with thrilling win over Malawi in FIFA Series Kenya 2026

Nairobi, April 15(UNI) The Indian women’s national team secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over Malawi in the third-place play-off of the FIFA Series 2026 at the Nyayo National Stadium here on Wednesday.
Astam Oraon (18'), Aveka Singh (45 1'), and substitute Priyadharshini Selladurai (84') were on target for the Blue Tigresses, while Khumalo Ireen (42') and Henry Deborah (60') scored for Malawi.
India started brightly, enjoying early possession. Their attacking intent paid off in the 18th minute. Nirmala Devi Phanjoubam delivered a floated corner from the right, and Malawian goalkeeper Esther Maulidi came off her line but failed to make contact. The ball bounced off Aveka Singh and fell kindly to Astam Oraon, who reacted quickest to poke it into the net and give India the lead. It was the 21-year-old's first goal for the national team.
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