The All India Football Federation has appointed Bem Bem Devi as captain of the Indian women’s football team in the forthcoming SAFF’s Women Championship which kicks-off in Colombo on September 7, 2012. The final is slated to be played on September 16, 2012. The squad: Goalkeepers: Sita Sharma (Orissa), Aditi Chauhan (Delhi). Defenders: Ashem Romi Devi, Loitongbam Ashalata Devi, Kangujam Rebika Devi (all Manipur), Alochana Senapati (Orissa), Suprava Samal (Bihar), Tuli Goon (West Bengal). Midfielders: Yumnam Kamala Devi (Bihar), Supriya Routray, Lochana Munda (both Orissa), Yumlembam Premi Devi, Nameirakpam Montesori Chanu, Oinam Bembem Devi (all Manipur). Forwards: Irom Prameshwori Devi, Salam Rinaroy Devi (both Manipur), Raju Suganya (Tamil Nadu), Laishram Naobi Chanu, Pinky Bompal Magar, Sasmita Malik (both Bihar). Head Coach: Mohammad Shahid Jabbar (Orissa). Assistant Coaches: Mutum Surmala Chanu (Manipur) and Pratima Biswas (West Bengal). Goalkeeping Coach: Ranjeeta Mohanty (Orissa). Physiotherapist: Khyati Sharma (Delhi). Trainer: Poulami Ghosh (West Bengal). Referee: Maria Piedade Rebello (Goa). Manager: Sudeshna Mukherjee (West Bengal).
—–UNI