India Women’s Football Team Prepares for AFC Asian Cup with Potential World Cup Mentor

India's women's football team, coached by Crispin Chhetri, is preparing for the AFC Women's Asian Cup starting March 1, with training camps and friendlies planned in Turkey and Australia. First-time qualifiers India face Vietnam, Japan, and Chinese Taipei in the group stage. The All India Football Federation (AIFF) is considering adding former Costa Rican World Cup coach Amelia Valverde as a mentor to support the team, aiming to leverage her experience for potential World Cup qualification in 2027.