New Delhi, Jan. 25 -- The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has appointed Pamela Conti as the head coach of the Indian U17 women's national team, according to a release.

The 43-year-old Italian has joined the Indian U17 women's training camp in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, where the Young Tigresses are preparing for the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup China 2026, scheduled to start in April. As part of Conti's support staff, assistant coach Vincenzo Conti, who is her brother, will also join the India U17 women's team. Nivetha Ramadoss will continue in the role of assistant coach as well.

Conti's first official assignment will be the SAFF U19 Women's Championship 2026 that will take place in Pokhara, Nepal, from January 31 to February 7. Indi...