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All India Football Federation: Swedish coach Joakim Alexandersson has been appointed as the Chief Coach of India Women’s U20 and U17 national teams by the All India Football Federation (AIFF).

Alexandersson will commence his coaching stint in India with the two-month long U20 national camp beginning in Bengaluru from December 10. The 48-year-old coach has come as part of an agreement between the All India Football Federation and the Swedish Football Association.

The Swedish coach had an extensive playing career as a defender majorly for IF Elfsborg, captaining the club and winning multiple trophies. He is also a former Sweden U21 international. Alexandersson began his career as a youth director and coach at IF Elfsborg in 2014 and coached the Elite U17, U16, U15 and U14 teams of boys and girls, leading to multiple youth league titles and player promotions to senior teams.