Amelia Valverde Named Head Coach of Indian Women’s Football Team
Jan 21, 2026
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has appointed Amelia Valverde as the head coach of the senior Indian women’s football team. The 39-year-old from Costa Rica has joined the team in Antalya, Türkiye, where the Blue Tigresses are training for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026, scheduled in March.
Valverde will collaborate with the existing coaching staff — Crispin Chettri, Priya PV, and Mario Aguiar — to prepare and strengthen the Indian side for the upcoming continental tournament.