Pakistan_women's_national_football_team

Pakistan women's national football team

Pakistan women's national football team

Women's national football team representing Pakistan

This article is about the women's team. For the men's team, see Pakistan national football team.

The Pakistan women's national football team is the female representative in international women's football for Pakistan. The team was formed in 2010 and has not yet qualified for the AFC Women's Asian Cup or the FIFA Women's World Cup, but has competed in four editions of the biennial SAFF Women's Championship.

Quick Facts Association, Confederation ...

Its under-19 and under-16 teams have competed in the qualification rounds of the 2019 AFC U-19 Women's Championship and 2019 AFC U-16 Women's Championship respectively.

History

Beginnings (2010–2011)

The Pakistan women's national football team made its international debut at the 11th South Asian Games in Dhaka. Midfielder Ishrat Fatima of Lahore's Sports Sciences Department (Punjab University) was the first captain of the team.[4] It played its first match on 31 January 2010 against India at the Bangabandhu National Stadium.[5] It also faced off against Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal in that tournament, winning against Sri Lanka via walkover[6] while losing the other two fixtures. It came in 4th out of 5 teams.

In November 2010, Tariq Lutfi was appointed as the coach of the team.[7] In December 2010, the team, under Lutfi and the new captain, Sana Mehmood (Young Rising Star's captain and central defender), participated in the inaugural SAFF Women's Championship held at Cox's Bazar Stadium.[4][8] It stood second Group B, winning against Maldives (2–1)[9] and Afghanistan (3–0),[10] while losing heavily to Nepal (0–12).[11] India were the opponents in the semifinal, but Pakistan lost 8–0 and were thus eliminated.[12] In this tournament, Mehwish Khan became the first ever goal-scorer for Pakistan (in the match against Maldives).

As a result of these official matches, Pakistan entered the FIFA Women's World Rankings for the first time on 18 March 2011. It stood 121 in the World and 22 in Asia.[13]

Further participations (2011–2014)

In May 2011, four members of the team (Abiha Haidar, Roshnan Ali, Sara Mumtaz and coach Ishrat Fatima) went to the United States for a two-week FIFA Women's World Cup Developing Program. They attended seminars, programs, meetings, and practice sessions in New York, New Jersey, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C., and visited various local colleges and universities. The group was also hosted for a special dinner at the White House by the US Government for boosting bilateral relations through sports promotion and development.[14]

In September 2012, the team participated in the 2nd SAFF Women's Championship held in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Pakistan lost against Nepal (0–8)[15] and Afghanistan (0–4)[16] before earning a consolation win against Maldives (3–0).[17]

Pakistan played its first international friendly series against Bahrain in October 2014.[18][19] Three matches were played at the Bahrain National Stadium in Riffa, with the home side winning all of them. These matches were organized to help prepare the team for the upcoming 3rd edition of the SAFF Women's Championship.

Pakistan hosted the 2014 SAFF Women's Championship in November 2014, with all matches being held at Jinnah Sports Stadium in Islamabad. The hosts lost against Sri Lanka (1–2)[20] and Nepal (0–2),[21] but won against Bhutan (4–1),[22] scoring four goals in a match for the first time.

Hiatus (2014–2022)

Main article: Crisis at Pakistan Football Federation

From November 2014 to September 2022, the team saw no action due to the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) being suspended several times by FIFA for infighting and third-party interference.[23][24] The suspensions were removed occasionally, but not in time for Pakistan to participate in the 2016 and 2019 editions of the SAFF Women's Championship, and in the 2016 and 2019 editions of the South Asian Games. As a result of no matches being played, the team lost its FIFA ranking.

Return (2022–present)

On 30 June 2022, FIFA lifted PFF's suspension after a period of 14 months.[25] As a result, PFF was able to send in Pakistan women's team's entry for the 2022 SAFF Women's Championship. The entry was confirmed on 9 July 2022, which meant that the team would be playing its first international match since 2014.[26] A 35-member training camp was held at Lahore in August 2022 under new head coach Adeel Rizki,[27] after which a 23-member squad was announced on 24 August 2022. Hajra Khan, Malika-e-Noor, Syeda Mahpara, Nisha Ashraf, Roshnan Ali, Sahar Zaman, and Zulfia Nazir were the only players who were part of the team that last played in 2014; the rest were given their first call-ups. Two overseas players, Nadia Khan and Maria Khan, were also included for the first time.[28] The captaincy was handed over to Maria Khan from Hajra Khan,[29] while Malika-e-Noor was named the vice-captain.[30]

Pakistan made its return to international football on 7 September 2022, with 58th-ranked India being its first opponent in the group stage of the 2022 SAFF Women's Championship at the Dasharath Rangasala in Kathmandu. Pakistan lost 3–0,[31] which was followed by a 6–0 loss against Nepal in the next match which meant the team could not progress to the semifinals.[32] In the final group stage fixture, Pakistan recorded its biggest win when it defeated Maldives 7–0, courtesy of four goals by Nadia Khan, who became the team's joint record goal scorer.[33][34] It was also the first time a player had scored three goals or more in a match for Pakistan.[35]

In January 2023, the team visited Saudi Arabia for a four-nation international friendly tournament.[36] It won its first game 1–0 against Comoros,[37] the first time it faced a non-Asian opponent,[38] lost the next fixture 2–1 against Mauritius,[39] before drawing the final match 1–1 against hosts Saudi Arabia.[40] With four points in three matches, Pakistan finished as runners-up at the tournament,[41] with captain Maria Khan being declared as the player of the tournament.

In April 2023, Pakistan played its first competitive fixtures when it made its first appearance in the first round of the 2024 AFC Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament. The team lost 4–0 against Philippines[42] and 2–0 against Hong Kong,[43] but won 1–0 against hosts Tajikistan.[44]

The team was to visit Singapore in July for two friendly fixtures against the host team. However, their departure was delayed due to visa issues which meant only one match could be played.[45] Singapore won that match 1–0.[46]

In August, it was confirmed that Pakistan will participate in a six-team tournament to be held in Saudi Arabia in September.[47]

Results and fixtures

Main article: Pakistan women's national football team results
  • The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.
Legend

  Win   Draw   Lose   Fixture

2023

11 January 2023 Four-Nation Cup 2023 Saudi Arabia Comoros  0–1  Pakistan Khobar, Saudi Arabia
16:30 UTC+3 Report Anmol 89' Stadium: Prince Saud bin Jalawi Stadium
Referee: Anoud Alasmar (Saudi Arabia)
15 January 2023 Four-Nation Cup 2023 Saudi Arabia Mauritius  2–1  Pakistan Khobar, Saudi Arabia
16:30 UTC+3
Report M. Khan 9' Stadium: Prince Saud bin Jalawi Stadium
Referee: Edita Mirabidova (Uzbekistan)
19 January 2023 Four-Nation Cup 2023 Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia  1–1  Pakistan Khobar, Saudi Arabia
20:30 UTC+3 Mobarak 28' Report M. Khan 64' Stadium: Prince Saud bin Jalawi Stadium
5 April 2023 2024 AFC Olympic Qualifiers–Round 1 Philippines  4–0  Pakistan Hisor, Tajikistan
16:00 UTC+5
Report Stadium: Hisor Central Stadium
Attendance: 100
Referee: Dong Fangyu (China)
8 April 2023 (2023-04-08) 2024 AFC Olympic Qualifiers–Round 1 Pakistan  0–2  Hong Kong Hisor, Tajikistan
16:00 UTC+5 Report
  • C. Po Yan 73'
  • S. Khan 90' (o.g.)
 Stadium: Hisor Central Stadium
Referee: Ranjita Devi Tekcham (India)
11 April 2023 (2023-04-11) 2024 AFC Olympic Qualifiers–Round 1 Tajikistan  0–1  Pakistan Hisor, Tajikistan
19:00 UTC+5 Report Zahmena Malik 26' Stadium: Hisor Central Stadium
Referee: Ranjita Devi Tekcham (India)
18 July 2023 (2023-07-18) Friendly Singapore  1–0  Pakistan Jalan Besar, Singapore
19:00 UTC+8 Farah Nurzahirah 81' Stadium: Jalan Besar Stadium
Referee: Bui Thi Thu Trang (Vietnam)
21 September 2023 2023 Women's Friendly Tournament Malaysia  0–0  Pakistan Taif, Saudi Arabia
20:30 UTC+3 Stadium: King Fahd Sports City
24 September 2023 2023 Women's Friendly Tournament Saudi Arabia  1–0  Pakistan Taif, Saudi Arabia
20:30 UTC+3 B. Al-Hwsawi 90+5' Report Stadium: King Fahd Sports City
28 September 2023 2023 Women's Friendly Tournament Pakistan  1–1
(4–2 p)		  Laos Taif, Saudi Arabia
20:30 UTC+3 Zulfia 58'
  • Xayapaserd 63'
 Stadium: King Fahd Sports City
Penalties
  • soccer ball with red X Phatthalavady
  • soccer ball with check mark Kemmy
  • soccer ball with check mark Phanykone
  • soccer ball with red X Chinda
  • soccer ball with red X Saysamone

Coaching staff

Current coaching staff

As of 17 September 2023[48]
More information Position, Name ...

Manager history

As of 28 September 2023, after the match against  Laos.
More information Name, Period ...

Players

Main article: List of Pakistan women's international footballers

Current squad

The following 22 players were called up for the International Friendly against Saudi Women's Friendly Tournament on septembre 2023.

Caps and goals updated 18 July 2023 following the match against  Laos.

More information No., Pos. ...

Recent call-ups

  • The following players have been called up to Pakistan within the last 12 months.
More information Pos., Player ...

Competitive record

FIFA Women's World Cup

More information FIFA Women's World Cup record, Year ...

AFC Women's Asian Cup

More information AFC Women's Asian Cup record, Year ...
*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

SAFF Women's Championship

More information SAFF Women's Championship record, Year ...

South Asian Games

More information South Asian Games record, Year ...

Head-to-head record

Key
  Positive balance (more wins than losses)
  Neutral balance (as many wins as losses)
  Negative balance (more losses than wins)

The following table shows Pakistan's all-time official international record per opponent:

More information Opponent, P ...

Last updated: Pakistan vs Laos, 29 September 2023.

See also

References

  1. [1]
    "PFF names women's squad for Saudi Arabia tour, retains Rizki as coach despite criticism". 16 September 2023.
  2. [2]
    "Pakistan women's football team beats Maldives 7-0 and registers their biggest win". Minute Mirror. 13 September 2022. Archived from the original on 21 January 2023. Retrieved 21 January 2023.
  3. [3]
    "The FIFA/Coca-Cola Women's World Ranking". FIFA. 15 March 2024. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
  4. [4]
    "PFF approves squad of 18 for 1st SAFF Womens Championship". FootballPakistan.com (FPDC). 4 December 2010. Archived from the original on 5 January 2022. Retrieved 5 January 2022.
  5. [5]
    "11th South Asian Games: India to meet Pakistan in women football". Business Recorder. 12 January 2010. Archived from the original on 5 January 2022. Retrieved 5 January 2022.
  6. [6]
    "Pakistan female footballers record maiden win". The Nation. 6 February 2010. Archived from the original on 20 September 2022. Retrieved 5 January 2022.
  7. [7]
    "Lutfi appointed as coach for Pakistan women football team". Dawn. 4 November 2010. Retrieved 12 July 2022.
  8. [8]
    "1st SAFF Women Championship: Sana appointed new captain of Pakistan Women football team". FootballPakistan.com (FPDC). 7 December 2010. Archived from the original on 5 January 2022. Retrieved 5 January 2022.
  9. [9]
    "SAFF Women Football Championship 2010: Malaika stars as Pakistan record comeback win over Maldives 2–1". FootballPakistan.com (FPDC). 14 December 2010. Archived from the original on 5 January 2022. Retrieved 5 January 2022.
  10. [10]
    "Pakistan stroll into semi-finals of SAFF Women Football Championship 2010: outclass Afghanistan 3–0". FootballPakistan.com (FPDC). 16 December 2010. Archived from the original on 5 January 2022. Retrieved 5 January 2022.
  11. [11]
    "Nepal beat Pakistan 12–0 in SAFF Women Football 2010 to top group". FootballPakistan.com (FPDC). 18 December 2010. Archived from the original on 5 January 2022. Retrieved 5 January 2022.
  12. [12]
    "India enter SAFF Women final with ease with 8–0 win over Pakistan". FootballPakistan.com (FPDC). 20 December 2010. Archived from the original on 5 January 2022. Retrieved 5 January 2022.
  13. [13]
    "Pakistan women team to enter FIFA rankings". FootballPakistan.com (FPDC). 7 April 2011. Archived from the original on 5 January 2022. Retrieved 5 January 2022.
  14. [14]
    "4 Pak women footballers off to USA for developing program". FootballPakistan.com (FPDC). 30 May 2011. Archived from the original on 5 January 2022. Retrieved 5 January 2022.
  15. [15]
    "Nepal hammer Pakistan 8–0 in SAFF Womens Cup". FootballPakistan.com (FPDC). 8 September 2012. Archived from the original on 5 January 2022. Retrieved 5 January 2022.
  16. [16]
    "Afghanistan stun Pakistan 4–0 in SAFF Women Cup". FootballPakistan.com (FPDC). 10 September 2012. Archived from the original on 5 January 2022. Retrieved 5 January 2022.
  17. [17]
    "Pakistan end SAFF Women Championship with consolation win". FootballPakistan.com (FPDC). 12 September 2012. Archived from the original on 5 January 2022. Retrieved 5 January 2022.
  18. [18]
    "Pak women's team head to Bahrain". FootballPakistan.com (FPDC). 18 October 2014. Archived from the original on 5 January 2022. Retrieved 5 January 2022.
  19. [19]
    Raheel, Natasha (22 October 2014). "First international tour: Pakistan women open campaign in Bahrain on Thursday". The Express Tribune. Archived from the original on 5 January 2022. Retrieved 5 January 2022.
  20. [20]
    Abbasi, Kashif (12 November 2014). "Pakistan suffer defeat as SAFF women's event commences". Dawn. Archived from the original on 5 January 2022. Retrieved 5 January 2022.
  21. [21]
    "SAFF Women's Championship: Superior Nepal oust lackluster Pakistan". FootballPakistan.com (FPDC). 14 November 2014. Archived from the original on 5 January 2022. Retrieved 5 January 2022.
  22. [22]
    Ali, Mohsin (17 November 2014). "Pakistan thrash Bhutan 4–1 in SAFF Women's Soccer". The Nation. Archived from the original on 31 August 2018. Retrieved 5 January 2022.
  23. [23]
    Raheel, Natasha (11 October 2017). "FIFA suspends Pakistan Football Federation". The Express Tribune. Archived from the original on 19 November 2017. Retrieved 22 November 2017.
  24. [24]
    "FIFA suspends Pakistan football after 'hostile takeover'". Al Jazeera. 8 April 2021. Archived from the original on 13 July 2022. Retrieved 12 July 2022.
  25. [25]
    "FIFA lifts suspension of Pakistan Football Federation". FIFA. 30 June 2022. Archived from the original on 30 June 2022. Retrieved 12 July 2022.
  26. [26]
    Wasim, Umaid (10 July 2022). "Pakistan's entry confirmed for SAFF Women's Championship". Dawn. Archived from the original on 12 July 2022. Retrieved 12 July 2022.
  27. [27]
    "Rizki announced as Pakistan head coach ahead of SAFF Women's Championship". Dawn. 20 August 2022. Archived from the original on 9 September 2022. Retrieved 9 September 2022.
  28. [28]
    Lakhani, Faizan (24 August 2022). "Pakistan finalises 23-member squad for SAFF Women Cup". Geo News. Archived from the original on 9 September 2022. Retrieved 9 September 2022.
  29. [29]
    Lakhani, Faizan (30 August 2022). "Pakistan's football team captain eyes victory ahead of SAFF Women Championship". The News International. Archived from the original on 9 September 2022. Retrieved 9 September 2022.
  30. [30]
    "Pak women football team to depart today". The News International. 28 August 2022. Archived from the original on 9 September 2022. Retrieved 9 September 2022.
  31. [31]
    "Pakistan go down against India in SAFF Women's Championship". The News International. 8 September 2022. Archived from the original on 9 September 2022. Retrieved 9 September 2022.
  32. [32]
    "Bangladesh hit Pakistan for six at SAFF Women's Championship". Dawn. 11 September 2022. Archived from the original on 20 September 2022. Retrieved 20 September 2022.
  33. [33]
    "Nadia hits four as Pakistan crush Maldives 7-0". Dawn. 14 September 2022. Archived from the original on 20 September 2022. Retrieved 20 September 2022.
  34. [34]
    "Pakistan women's football team beats Maldives 7-0 and registers their biggest win". Minute Mirror. 13 September 2022. Archived from the original on 21 January 2023. Retrieved 21 January 2023.
  35. [35]
    "Nadia Khan stars as Pakistan thump Maldives in SAFF Women's Championship". Samaa TV. 13 September 2022. Archived from the original on 20 September 2022. Retrieved 20 September 2022.
  36. [36]
    "Pakistan to feature in four-nation event". Dawn. 4 December 2022. Archived from the original on 21 January 2023. Retrieved 21 January 2023.
  37. [37]
    "Pakistan women beat Comoros 1-0 in Four-Nation Cup". The Nation. 13 January 2023. Archived from the original on 21 January 2023. Retrieved 21 January 2023.
  38. [38]
    Trehan, Dev (11 January 2023). "London Seaward attacker Zahmena Malik dazzles on international debut for Pakistan Women in win over Comoros". Sky Sports. Archived from the original on 21 January 2023. Retrieved 21 January 2023.
  39. [39]
    "Pakistan lose to Mauritius". The News International. 16 January 2023. Archived from the original on 21 January 2023. Retrieved 21 January 2023.
  40. [40]
    "Pakistan's Maria Khan scores stunner but Saudi Arabia win four-nation cup". Geo Super. Archived from the original on 21 January 2023. Retrieved 21 January 2023.
  41. [41]
    "Pakistan's women continue international return". FIFA. 20 January 2023. Retrieved 21 January 2023.
  42. [42]
    "Philippines overwhelm Pakistan in 4-0 triumph". Dawn. 6 April 2023. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
  43. [43]
    "Pair of own goals see Pakistan fall to Hong Kong". Dawn. 9 April 2023. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
  44. [44]
    "Zahmena helps Pakistan grab consolation win". Dawn. 12 April 2023. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
  45. [45]
    Lakhani, Faizan (14 July 2023). "PFF announces women's team squad for match against Singapore". Geo Super. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
  46. [46]
    "Women's football team go down to Singapore". Dawn. 19 July 2023. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
  47. [47]
    "Pakistan women's team to compete in six-nation football event in KSA". Dawn. 22 August 2023. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
  48. [48]
    "Pak women team off to Saudi Arabia". 17 September 2023.
Share this article:

This article uses material from the Wikipedia article Pakistan_women's_national_football_team, and is written by contributors. Text is available under a CC BY-SA 4.0 International License; additional terms may apply. Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.