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AIFF announce huge cash reward for Indian U-20 football team
HYDERABAD [Maha Media]: The India U-20 Women’s football team secured a spot in the AFC Asian Cup for the first time in two decades. They achieved the feat by beating hosts Myanmar with a narrow 1-0 win in their final Group D match at the Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon.
With the triumph, the young Tigresses reached the top of the points table and booked a berth in Asia’s marquee tournament. The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has decided to reward the young players for their impressive performance with a prize of USD 25,000 (approximately INR 22 lakh) for the national side. Notably, India had last qualified for the competition in 2006.
India passed the Group D qualification campaign with flying colours, winning two of the three matches they played. The team played a draw against Indonesia (0-0) and then thrashed Turkmenistan (7-0). The team signed off their campaign with a 1-0 win against Myanmar and ensured a spot in the AFC Asian Cup 2026 to be held in Thailand. Notably, India did not concede a single goal throughout the campaign.
AIFF said in their release that they are committed to helping the team come up with the best possible preparation for the premier competition.
