Why does this matter? Because it’s part of their road to qualify for the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup 2027; and they’re aiming to make it to back-to-back tournaments for the first time ever. After their historic run to the knockout stage in 2024, the Young Tigresses are hungry for more. But here’s the twist; they’re not just relying on one coach. The AIFF just appointed Anthony Andrews as assistant coach, the only man to win four IWL titles. He’s currently juggling club duties with East Bengal FC and national team responsibilities. Talk about multitasking! With matches lined up in Uzbekistan, Goa, and then Kuala Lumpur, this team is on a packed schedule; and possibly on the verge of something big.