India\u2019s inclusion in the programme was confirmed by FIFA after an initial application by AIFF, which was followed by a detailed presentation of the commercial strategy and future plans. The programme will be held online from May to October, 2026. The course itself will be tailored by FIFA for the various stakeholders in women\u2019s football across the country.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
With AIFF now backed by a commercial partner, this programme will equip clubs with the tools and knowledge needed to build sustainable models, while also preparing them for the upcoming women's club licensing system that AFC (Asian Football Confederation) plans to introduce.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
AIFF Deputy Secretary General M. Satyanarayan said, \u201cI think this is the perfect time for us to grow the commercial aspect of women\u2019s football in India as a whole. The qualification of three of our women\u2019s teams (senior, U20, and U17) for the AFC Asian Cups in their respective age categories shows our potential, and the ASMITA U13 Women\u2019s Football League has helped us create the base at the youth level.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
With AIFF now backed by a commercial partner, this programme will equip clubs with the tools and knowledge needed to build sustainable models, while also preparing them for the upcoming women's club licensing system that AFC (Asian Football Confederation) plans to introduce.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
FIFA has supported the Indian football ecosystem for years, with the then FIFA President Sepp Blatter even calling it a \"sleeping giant\".<\/p>\r\n\r\n