Pamela Conti to Coach India U17 Women's Team for AFC Asian Cup

• Former Italian midfielder Pamela Conti is set to become the head coach for the Indian U17 women's football team.
• Conti is the All India Football Federation's (AIFF) top choice for the role, with a contract expected to be signed soon.
• Her appointment comes as three Indian women's teams reach the continental stage, with FIFA World Cup qualification in sight.
• Conti's experience includes coaching Atletico Madrid U17 and guiding Venezuela's team to the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup 2024.
• The AIFF aims to boost women's football in India through strong performances at the Asian level.

Why It Matters: Pamela Conti, former Italian star, is poised to lead India's U17 women's football team.