India's women's football team secures third place in FIFA Series Kenya 2026

India's women's national football team clinched third place in the FIFA Series Kenya 2026 with a 3-2 victory over Malawi in the third-place playoff. The match took place on April 15 in Nairobi.

India's women's football team ended their campaign on a high note with a thrilling 3-2 win over Malawi in the third-place play-off of the FIFA Series Kenya 2026.

Astam Oraon scored in the 18th minute, followed by Aveka Singh's goal in added time of the first half (45+1'). Malawi responded through Khumalo Ireen (42') and Henry Deborah (60'), but substitute Priyadharshini Selladurai sealed the victory with a goal in the 84th minute at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi on April 15.

The result secured third place for India in the tournament.

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