Overview
- The AIFF technical committee decided not to renew Amelia Valverde’s short-term contract after the team exited the AFC Women’s Asian Cup without a win.
- Pressure built following Monday’s letter from Women’s Committee chief Valanka Alemao, who demanded an investigation into procedural lapses and accountability for officials.
- Players received delayed, ill-fitting jerseys before the opener in Australia, and all 26 squad members signed a protest letter as local organisers helped source correct kits.
- Alemao also faulted preparation choices, citing only three internationals against Iran and Nepal, low-quality club friendlies, a Turkey trip instead of China, and outsourced logistics.
- The committee said it will look at Indian candidates next, with reviews still pending, and it also moved on wider staffing by naming Mahesh Gawali to lead the U-20s and Renjith TA to assist the men’s team.