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Amelia Valverde, a football coach from Costa Rica, has been appointed as the head coach of the Indian senior women’s football team by the All India Football Federation. She joins the team, popularly known as the Blue Tigresses, in Antalya, Türkiye, as part of their preparations for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026. Valverde will work closely with the existing coaching staff to enhance team performance and tactical readiness. Her appointment brings international experience and recognition, including being named the CONCACAF Female Coach of the Year in 2016, which highlights her credentials and coaching excellence.