India Vs Vietnam, AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026: 'New Opportunity For Us', Says Blue Tigresses Coach Ahead Of Opener
Ahead of India's AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 campaign opener against Vietnam at the Perth Rectangular Stadium on Wednesday, head coach Amelia Valverde said that this tournament represented "a new opportunity" for the Blue Tigresses. India – led by Sweety Devi Ngangbam – are appearing in the Women's Asian Cup for the first time on merit, and they have a chance to secure a place in the FIFA Women's World Cup 2027 in Brazil if they qualify for the semi-finals. "There are no coincidences in life, though, and we are back here again with a chance to prove ourselves," Valverde said in the pre-match press conference. However, they will first need to overcome Vietnam, who played in the 2023 Women's World Cup and will be led by their long-serving head coach, Mai Duc Chung.
India captain Sweety Devi Ngangbam in the pre-match press conference of the AFC Women's Asian Cup match against Vietnam in Perth on March 3, 2026. India captain Sweety Devi Ngangbam
India head coach Amelia Valverde in the pre-match press conference of the AFC Women's Asian Cup match against Vietnam in Perth on March 3, 2026.
India head coach Amelia Valverde and captain Sweety Devi Ngangbam with the Vietnam head coach and captain in the pre-match press conference of the AFC Women's Asian Cup in Perth on March 3, 2026.
India head coach Amelia Valverde in the pre-match press conference of the AFC Women's Asian Cup match against Vietnam in Perth on March 3, 2026.
India captain Sweety Devi Ngangbam in the pre-match press conference of the AFC Women's Asian Cup match against Vietnam in Perth on March 3, 2026.
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