Bem Bem of Manipur to lead India in SAFF Women's Tournament

O. Bembem in action. (Photo Courtesy: AIFF)

New Delhi, August 31: Oinam Bembem Devi will lead India 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.

O.Bembem Devi , hailed from Manipur , was the “AIFF Women Footballer of the Year” for five times. She has scored more than 60 International Goals for Indian National Women football Team and led Indian senior team several times.

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) & Pratima Biswas (West Bengal).
Goalkeeping Coach: Ranjeeta Mohanty (Orissa).
Physiotherapist: Khyati Sharma (Delhi).
Trainer: Poulami Ghosh (West Bengal).
Referee: Maria Piedade Rebello (Goa).