The Russian women’s team will take the stage under the national flag at the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Under-17 players championship organized under the UEFA Assist program. This was announced on the air by the team’s head coach, Elena Medved. TASS.
“Russia U-16 young women will take place under my leadership in the South Asian Football Federation under-17 girls championship organized as part of the UEFA Assist program. Yes, the Russian team will perform under the national flag and with the anthem.
We have always set the highest goals especially to be first in this tournament,” Medved said.
In the tournament, which will be held in Dhaka (Bangladesh) from March 20-28, the Russian team will play against India, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Nepal.
Recall that the International Football Federation (FIFA) and the Association of European Football Associations (UEFA) decided last year to exclude the Russian national team and all Russian clubs from participating in all competitions controlled by these organizations.
It was previously reported that Russian Football Union (RFU) Secretary General Maxim Mitrofanov will lead the organization’s delegation at the FIFA Congress..