Two women footballers from Meghalaya - Alisha Lyngdoh and Bonifilia Shullai - have made it to the 23-member Indian squad for the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) U-17 Women’s Championship in Bhutan.

Bonifilia, a midfielder from Shillong, has already represented India in the U-16 SAFF tournament where India were runners-up.

Bonifilia had represented Rangdajied United, Garhwal FC, Bengaluru FC U-15s, 4 For All Football Academy and Bhaichung Bhutia Football Schools.

Alisha, meanwhile, is also a former Rangdajied United player and has also featured for Inter Kashi in the Indian Women’s League 2024-25.

Meanwhile, Chief Minister Conrad Sangma has lauded the two young tigress - Bonifilia and Alisha - from Meghalaya for securing their spots in the Indian football team for the SAFF U-17 Women’s Championship.

“So proud to see the names of two players from Meghalaya in the 23- member Indian National Squad for this year’s SAFF U-17 Women’s Championship in Bhutan,” Sangma wrote on X.

“Congratulations and best wishes to Bonifilia Shullai, Mid Fielder from Shillong and Alisha Lyngdoh, Defender from East Jaintia Hills. Let’s cheer for Team India!”, he added.