BHUBANESWAR 17-Nov-2019
Lionesses won the title in the Hero U-17 Women Football Championship, defeating Tigresses 7-2 in the final at Kalyani in West Bengal today. Lionesses striker Lynda Kom Serto was adjudged the Player of the Tournament and top scorer with six goals.
Earlier at the league state, Lionesses emerged table-toppers, garnering full nine points from three matches. Tigresses finished second with six points. Organised by Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL), the championship aimed at scouting the best talents for Indian team selection ahead of India’s participation and hosting of the FIFA U-17 Women World Cup 2020.
