Tajikistan_women's_national_football_team
Tajikistan women's national football team
Women's national association football team representing Tajikistan
The Tajikistan women's national football team[lower-alpha 1] represents Tajikistan in women's association football. The team is governed by the Tajikistan Football Federation (FFT) and competes in AFC (Asian Football Confederation) and CAFA (Central Asian Football Association) women's competitions. The team is currently ranked 144th in the world by FIFA.
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| Association | Tajikistan Football Federation (FFT) | ||
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| Confederation | AFC (Asia) | ||
| Sub-confederation | CAFA (Central Asia) | ||
| Head coach | Yusuf Rabiev[1] | ||
| Captain | Saiyora Saidova | ||
| Most caps | Laylo Khalimova (26) | ||
| Top scorer | Gulsunbi Khalimova (7) | ||
| Home stadium | Pamir Stadium | ||
| FIFA code | TJK | ||
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| FIFA ranking | |||
| Current | 154  (15 March 2024)[2] | ||
| Highest | 99 (December 2017) | ||
| Lowest | 154 (December 2023 – March 2024) | ||
| First international | |||
 Kyrgyzstan 1–1 Tajikistan  (Almaty, Kazakhstan; 28 February 2017) | |||
| Biggest win | |||
Tajikistan 6–0 Singapore  (Hisor, Tajikistan; 13 November 2018) | |||
| Biggest defeat | |||
Tajikistan 0–16 North Korea  (Palembang, Indonesia; 17 August 2018) Tajikistan 0–16 China  (Palembang, Indonesia; 20 August 2018) | |||
| CAFA Championship | |||
| Appearances | 2 (first in 2018) | ||
| Best result | Third Place (2018) | ||
Medal record | |||
The international debut
Tajikistan women's football was established in 2013, but it wasn't until 2017 that the women's team had their first international match against the neighboring Kyrgyzstan as a preparation for their 2018 AFC Women's Asian Cup qualification campaign, entering the qualification for the first time Tajikistan hosted the tournament in Dushanbe with the participation of the host of the 2018 AFC Women's Asian Cup Jordan and other five teams including Bahrain, UAE, Iraq, and the Philippines. the Tajiks won their first-ever competitive match against Iraq.[3] eventually Tajikistan ended fifth after losing the following games against the other four teams.[4]
in 2018 Tajikistan was the first Central Asian team to participate in the women's football tournament of Asian Games. they were drawn into a group of East Asian teams with AFC powerhouse North Korea and China PR being in the same group. In that tournament, the Tajik registered their biggest loss (16–0) to both North Korea and China PR.[5] later that year the Tajik team made their first appearance in the AFC Women's Olympic Qualifying Group for the 2020 Olympic Games. Tajikistan which shows interest in hosting international women's Asian tournaments hosted Group A of the first round of the qualifiers in Hisor's Central Stadium. Tajikistan won their first match against Mongolia four to nil starting the qualifiers with a win that boosted Tajik's hope of advancing to the second round. in their second match with Chinese Taipei, the team lost nine goals to nil. however, the match against the Philippines was the decider. eventually, Tajikistan who scored the opening goal lost after the Philippines came back with three goals to finish at top of Tajikistan. the team finished their qualifying campaign up high with a six-nil win over Singapore, yet their biggest win on the international stage. 2018 was the year for the Tajik women's team as they played 11 matches and to conclude this year the team participate in the inaugural edition of CAFA Women's Championship hosted by Uzbekistan. four central Asian teams alongside Tajikistan participated in the first edition. Tajikistan managed to get two wins in their opening and last game against Kyrgyzstan and Afghanistan respectively. which led them to finish third place.[6]
Nicknames
The team doesn't have a nickname officially.
Home stadium
Tajikistan plays the majority of their home matches on the Republican Central Stadium, The national team also held official international matches at the Hisor Central stadium.
| Tajikistan women's national football team home stadiums | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Image | Stadium | Capacity | Location | Last match |
| Republican Central Stadium | 20,000 | Dushanbe | v Kyrgyzstan (July 20, 2022; 2022 CAFA Women's Championship) | |
| Hisor Central Stadium | 20,000 | Hisor | v Singapore (September 19, 2021; Friendly) | |
Kit suppliers
- As of 9 December 2022[7]
| Tajikistan's FIFA World Ranking History | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year's | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| FIFA World Ranking | 99 | 124 | 128 | 121 | 138 | 144 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| AFC Ranking | 23 | 23 | 26 | 18 | 27 | 31 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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 Loss Fixture
2022
v Kyrgyzstan
| 20 July 2022 2022 CAFA Women's Championship | Tajikistan | 0–1 | Kyrgyzstan | Dushanbe, Tajikistan |
| 22:00 UTC+5 | Report |
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Stadium: Republic Central Stadium Referee: Anna Sidorova (Uzbekistan) |
2023
v Tajikistan
| 5 April 2023 (2023-04-05) 2024 AFC Women's Olympic Qualifying Group E | Hong Kong | 3–0 | Tajikistan | Hisor, Tajikistan |
| 19:00 UTC+5 |
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Report | Stadium: Hisor Central Stadium Attendance: 50 Referee: Asaka Koizumi (Japan) |
v 
Philippines
| 8 April 2023 (2023-04-08) 2024 AFC Women's Olympic Qualifying Group E | Tajikistan | 0–8 | Philippines | Hisor, Tajikistan |
| 19:00 UTC+5 | Report | Stadium: Hisor Central Stadium Referee: Asaka Koizumi (Japan) |
v 
Pakistan
| 11 April 2023 (2023-04-11) 2024 AFC Women's Olympic Qualifying Group E | Tajikistan | 0–1 | Pakistan | Hisor, Tajikistan |
| 19:00 UTC+5 | Report |
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Stadium: Hisor Central Stadium Referee: Joanna Charaktis (Australia) |
Current coaching staff
- As of 20 July 2022
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Yusuf Rabiev |
| Assistant Coach | Izatullo Isoqov |
| Farkhodjon Kholbekov | |
| Goalkeeping Coach | Mehvar Sulaymonov |
| Team Manager | Abdurakhim Muhammadzoda |
| Doctor | Gulandom Khalilova |
| Massage Therapist | Mukhaie Gulmakhmadova |
| Team Staff | Natalia Sotnikova |
Manager history
| Name | Period | Matches | W | D | L | W% | Note | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulaymon Bobokalonov (Сулаймон Бобокалонов) |
2017–2018 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 29.41% | ||
| Ildar Rakhmanov (Ильдар Рахманов) |
2019 |
4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 25% | [8] | |
| Yusuf Rabiev (Юсуф Рабиев) |
2021–present | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 14.29% | [9] |
Current squad
- The following 22 players were called up for the 2024 AFC Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament.
- Match dates: 5–11 April 2023
- Opposition:
Hong Kong, 
Philippines and 
Pakistan - Caps and goals correct as of: 11 April 2023, after the match against Pakistan
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1GK | Saiyora Saidova (captain) | (1998-02-01) 1 February 1998 (age 26) | 9 | 0 | WFC Zeboniso |
| 12 | 1GK | Nilufar Qaraeva | (2003-11-28) 28 November 2003 (age 20) | 0 | 0 | |
| 16 | 1GK | Munisa Gulova | (2000-06-02) 2 June 2000 (age 23) | 1 | 0 | WFC Zeboniso |
| 2 | 2DF | Zuhro Bobomurodova | (2003-11-28) 28 November 2003 (age 20) | 2 | 0 | Khatlon |
| 4 | 2DF | Karina Mirzoeva | (2004-03-12) 12 March 2004 (age 20) | 8 | 0 | WFC Zeboniso |
| 8 | 2DF | Niso Abdulloeva | (2003-12-24) 24 December 2003 (age 20) | 8 | 0 | WFC Zeboniso |
| 17 | 2DF | Marjona Fayzulloeva | (2000-09-04) 4 September 2000 (age 23) | 16 | 0 | |
| 18 | 2DF | Shamsiya Khuseinova | (1996-12-15) 15 December 1996 (age 27) | 9 | 0 | WFC Zeboniso |
| 3 | 3MF | Charoskhon Normurodova | (2000-11-28) 28 November 2000 (age 23) | 1 | 0 | |
| 5 | 3MF | Farzona Normatova | (2000-08-22) 22 August 2000 (age 23) | 0 | 0 | |
| 6 | 3MF | Dildora Imomalieva | (2000-08-14) 14 August 2000 (age 23) | 2 | 0 | |
| 7 | 3MF | Madina Davlyatova | (2004-06-01) 1 June 2004 (age 19) | 9 | 0 | WFC Zeboniso |
| 9 | 3MF | Nekubakht Khudododova | (2002-02-23) 23 February 2002 (age 22) | 17 | 2 | WFC Zeboniso |
| 13 | 3MF | Bibioisha Isoqova | (1998-10-29) 29 October 1998 (age 25) | 1 | 0 | |
| 14 | 3MF | Dzhonona Kurbonova | (2000-07-18) 18 July 2000 (age 23) | 8 | 0 | WFC Zeboniso |
| 15 | 3MF | Jonona Nazarova | (2000-08-26) 26 August 2000 (age 23) | 2 | 0 | |
| 19 | 3MF | Shakhnoza Boboeva | (2000-01-05) 5 January 2000 (age 24) | 4 | 0 | Khatlon |
| 20 | 3MF | Qurbongul Halimova | (2002-06-30) 30 June 2002 (age 21) | 0 | 0 | |
| 21 | 3MF | Benazir Jumakhonzoda | (2001-10-27) 27 October 2001 (age 22) | 9 | 0 | Khatlon |
| 10 | 4FW | Marjona Saidova | (2002-06-04) 4 June 2002 (age 21) | 7 | 0 | WFC Zeboniso |
| 11 | 4FW | Komila Rasulova | (2001-11-18) 18 November 2001 (age 22) | 7 | 0 |  SSHOR No.27 Sokol Moskva |
| 22 | 4FW | Laylo Khalimova | (1997-11-16) 16 November 1997 (age 26) | 26 | 4 | Khatlon |
Recent call-ups
The following players have been called up to the squad in the past 12 months.
| Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club | Latest call-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GK | Dilnoza Nurova | (2003-07-01) 1 July 2003 (age 20) | 1 | 0 | Khatlon |
2022 CAFA Women's Championship |
| GK | Ruziguli Hasan | (2003-07-14) 14 July 2003 (age 20) | 1 | 0 | WFC Zeboniso |
2022 CAFA Women's Championship |
| DF | Manizhai Fozilzoda | (2000-11-28) 28 November 2000 (age 23) | 4 | 0 | |
2022 CAFA Women's Championship |
| DF | Sakhina Saidova | (1999-12-16) 16 December 1999 (age 24) | 14 | 0 | Khatlon |
2022 CAFA Women's Championship |
| DF | Shukrona Azizulloeva | (1998-07-02) 2 July 1998 (age 25) | 0 | 0 | |
2022 CAFA Women's Championship |
| DF | Munisa Mirzoeva | (2000-12-15) 15 December 2000 (age 23) | 19 | 1 | Ravshan |
2022 CAFA Women's Championship |
| FW | Mehrangez Sharifova | (1994-07-14) 14 July 1994 (age 29) | 2 | 0 | Khatlon |
2022 CAFA Women's Championship |
| FW | Madina Fozilova | (1996-05-01) 1 May 1996 (age 27) | 14 | 5 | Unattached | 2022 CAFA Women's Championship |
- As of 13 January 2023
*Players in bold are still active, at least at club level.
Most capped players
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Top goalscorers
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Regional
Third place (1): 2018
FIFA Women's World Cup
| FIFA Women's World Cup record | Qualification record | |||||||||||||||||
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| Year | Round | Position | Pld | W | D* | L | GS | GA | GD | Pld | W | D* | L | GS | GA | GD | ||
| 1991 | Part of  Soviet Union |
Part of Soviet Union | ||||||||||||||||
 1995 | Did not enter | Did not enter | ||||||||||||||||
 1999 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2003 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2007 | ||||||||||||||||||
 2011 | ||||||||||||||||||
 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||
 2019 | Did not qualify | The 2018 AFC Women's Asian Cup served as the qualifying tournament | ||||||||||||||||
  2023 |
The 2022 AFC Women's Asian Cup served as the qualifying tournament | |||||||||||||||||
| Appearances | 0/2 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | ||
- *Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.
Olympic Games
| Summer Olympics record | Qualification record | |||||||||||||||||
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| Year | Round | Position | Pld | W | D* | L | GS | GA | GD | Pld | W | D* | L | GS | GA | GD | ||
| 1996 | Did not enter | Did not enter | ||||||||||||||||
| 2000 | ||||||||||||||||||
 2004 | ||||||||||||||||||
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 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||
 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||
 2020 | Did not qualify | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 13 | −2 | ||||||||||
 2024 | To be determined | To be determined | ||||||||||||||||
| 2028 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Appearances | 0/1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 13 | −2 | ||
- *Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.
AFC Women's Asian Cup
| AFC Women's Asian Cup record | Qualification record | ||||||||||||||||
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| Year | Round | Position | Pld | W | D* | L | GS | GA | GD | Pld | W | D* | L | GS | GA | GD | |
 1975 | Part of Soviet Union; in UEFA |
Part of Soviet Union; in UEFA | |||||||||||||||
 1977 | |||||||||||||||||
 1980 | |||||||||||||||||
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 1983 | |||||||||||||||||
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 1993 | Did not enter | Did not enter | |||||||||||||||
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 2018 | Did not qualify | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 23 | −20 | |||||||||
| 2022 |
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 7 | −3 | ||||||||||
| Appearances | 0/2 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 30 | −23 | |
- *Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.
Asian Games
| Asian Games record | |||||||||
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| Year | Round | Position | Pld | W | D* | L | GS | GA | GD |
| 1990 | Part of Soviet Union; in Europe | ||||||||
| 1994 | Did not enter | ||||||||
| 1998 | |||||||||
 2002 | |||||||||
 2006 | |||||||||
| 2010 | |||||||||
| 2014 | |||||||||
 2018 | Group stage | 11th | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 38 | −37 |
| 2022 | To be determined | ||||||||
| 2026 | |||||||||
| 2030 | |||||||||
 2034 | |||||||||
| Appearances | Group stage | 11th | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 37 | −36 |
- *Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.
| Asian Games History | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Round | Opponent | Scores | Result | Venue |
| 2018 |
Group Stage | North Korea |
0–16 | Loss | Palembang, Indonesia |
| China |
0–16 | Loss | |||
| Hong Kong |
1–6 | Loss | |||
CAFA Women's Championship
| CAFA Women's Championship record | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Round | Position | Pld | W | D* | L | GS | GA | GD |
 2018 | Third place | 3rd | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 15 | −8 |
| 2022 | Fifth place | 5th | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 13 | −12 |
| Appearances | Third place | 3rd | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 28 | −20 |
| CAFA Women's Championship History | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Round | Opponent | Scores | Result | Venue |
| 2018 |
Main tournament | Kyrgyzstan |
1–0 | Won | Tashkent, Uzbekistan |
| Uzbekistan |
0–11 | Loss | |||
 Iran |
1–4 | Loss | |||
 Afghanistan |
5–0 | Won | |||
| 2022 |
Main tournament |  Turkmenistan |
1–1 | Draw | Dushanbe, Tajikistan |
| Uzbekistan |
0–6 | Loss | |||
| Iran |
0–5 | Loss | |||
| Kyrgyzstan |
0–1 | Loss | |||
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