The match against Kenya will be India’s first game since its group-stage exit from the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026. | Photo Credit: AIFF Media

A month after its AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2027 campaign drew to a painful end, the Indian women’s national team will begin a new chapter with renewed vigour at the FIFA Series 2026 in Kenya.

The Blue Tigresses will face the hosts in their opening game in Nairobi on Saturday.

Crispin Chettri, who is once again at the helm of affairs as the head coach of the Blue Tigresses, stressed, “The idea is to start building for the future already. For the next AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2029 qualifiers and the 2031 World Cup qualifiers. We have to begin now.”

When and where will India vs Kenya be played?

The international friendly, India vs Kenya, will be played at the Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi, Kenya, on Saturday, April 11.

The match is scheduled to kick off at 5 pm local time (7:30 pm IST).

How to watch the India vs Kenya Women’s football match?

The international women’s football friendly, India vs Kenya, can be watched on Indian Football’s official YouTube channel.

It can also be watched on TV47 in Kenya. It can also be followed on Radio47 in Nairobi.

However, there is no live broadcast of the match in India.

India squad:

Goalkeepers: Adrija Sarkhel, Linthoingambi Devi Maibam, Shreya Hooda.

Defenders: Astam Oraon, Juli Kishan, Martina Thokchom, Nirmala Devi Phanjoubam, Purnima Kumari, Sarita Yumnam.

Midfielders: Aveka Singh, Babina Devi Lisham, Jasoda Munda, Priyadharshini Selladurai, Priyangka Devi Naorem, Sanfida Nongrum, Shilky Devi Hemam.

Forwards: Karishma Shirvoikar, Kaviya Pakkirisamy, Lynda Kom Serto, Malavika P, Pyari Xaxa, Rimpa Haldar.

Published on Apr 11, 2026