Young Tigresses secure back-to-back AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup qualifications

Selayang (Malaysia), Oct 12 (UNI) With a brilliant attacking display, the India U17 women's team trounced Malaysia 4-0 to top Group E and qualify for the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup China 2027 at the MP Selayang Stadium here. With the result, Joakim Alexandersson's Young Tigresses created history by becoming the first-ever Indian side to qualify for back-to-back Women's Asian Cups in any age category, including the senior. Redima Devi Chingkhamayum put India ahead midway through the first half with a stunning long-range strike, while Pritika Barman, Anushka Kumari and Nidhi notched a goal each in the second half on…