Pakistan women's national football team

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

Pakistan
AssociationPakistan Football Federation
ConfederationAFC (Asia)
Sub-confederationSAFF (South Asia)
Head coachAdeel Rizki[1]
CaptainMaria Khan
Top scorerHajra Khan and Nadia Khan (5)
FIFA codePAK
First colours
Second colours
FIFA ranking
Current 157 (12 June 2025)[2]
Highest106 (December 2013)
Lowest161 (March 2023)
First international
 India 6–0  
(Dhaka, Bangladesh; 31 January 2010)
Biggest win
  7–0 Maldives 
(Kathmandu, Nepal; 13 September 2022)
Biggest defeat
 Nepal 12–0  
(Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh; 18 December 2010)
SAFF Championship
Appearances5 (first in 2010)
Best resultSemi-finals (2010)
Medal record
SAFF Championship
2010 Bangladesh Team
Websitepff.com.pk

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 five editions of the biennial SAFF Women's Championship.

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. The team played their first match on 31 January 2010 against India at the Bangabandhu National Stadium.[3] It also faced off against Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal in that tournament, winning against Sri Lanka via walkover[4] 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.[5] 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. It stood second Group B, winning against the Maldives (2–1) and Afghanistan (3–0), while losing heavily to Nepal (0–12). Pakistan lost 8–0 against India in the semifinal and were thus eliminated. 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, placing 121st in the World and 22nd in Asia.

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.

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

Pakistan played its first international friendly series against Bahrain in October 2014.[6] 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)[7] and Nepal (0–2), but won against Bhutan (4–1),[8] 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.[9][10] 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.[11] 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.[12] A 35-member training camp was held at Lahore in August 2022 under new head coach Adeel Rizki,[13] 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.[14] The captaincy was handed over to Maria Khan from Hajra Khan,[15] while Malika-e-Noor was named the vice-captain.[16]

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,[17] which was followed by a 6–0 loss against Nepal in the next match which meant the team could not progress to the semifinals.[18] 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.[19][20] It was also the first time a player had scored three goals or more in a match for Pakistan.[21]

In January 2023, the team visited Saudi Arabia for a four-nation international friendly tournament.[22] It won its first game 1–0 against Comoros,[23] the first time it faced a non-Asian opponent,[24] lost the next fixture 2–1 against Mauritius,[25] before drawing the final match 1–1 against hosts Saudi Arabia.[26] With four points in three matches, Pakistan finished as runners-up at the tournament,[27] 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[28] and 2–0 against Hong Kong,[29] but won 1–0 against hosts Tajikistan.[30]

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.[31] Singapore won that match 1–0.[32]

In August, it was confirmed that Pakistan will participate in a six-team tournament to be held in Saudi Arabia in September.[33] In that tournament, Pakistan drew 0–0 against Malaysia and lost 1–0 against Saudi Arabia in their first two matches.[34] In their final group match, they won 4–2 on penalties against Laos after the match ended 1–1. This was the first penalty shootout win for Pakistan.[35]

In 2024, the team competed in the SAFF Women's Championship held in Nepal. It lost 5–2 against India,[36] and drew 1–1 against eventual champions Bangladesh.[37] Pakistan also played against Saudi Arabia in a 1–1 draw in friendly match in December of that year.[38]

In 2025, Pakistan competed in its first AFC Women's Asian Cup qualification campaign. As part of Group D, Pakistan played all three of its matches in Indonesia. After an 8–0 loss against Chinese Taipei in their first match,[39] Pakistan won its next two matches 2–0 and 2–1 against Indonesia and Kyrgyzstan respectively.[40][41]

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

2024

17 October 2024 2024 SAFF W GS   2–5  India Kathmandu, Nepal
16:45 PST (UTC+5) Suha Hirani 45+2' (pen.)
Kayla Siddiqi 47'		 Report Dangmei 5', 42'
Manisha 17'
Bala Devi 35'
Chouhan 78'		 Stadium: Dashrath Stadium
Attendance: 452
Referee: Anjana Rai (Nepal)
20 October 2024 2024 SAFF W GS Bangladesh  1–1   Kathmandu, Nepal
16:45 PST (UTC+5) Shamsunnahar Jr. 90+1' Report Malik 32' Stadium: Dashrath Stadium
Attendance: 307
Referee: Om Choki (Bhutan)
7 December 2024 (2024-12-07) Friendly Saudi Arabia  1–1   Doha, Qatar
19:00 UTC+3 Al-Ghamid 37' Report Hirani 87' Stadium: Aspire Academy Stadium
Referee: Khalid Al-Shaqsi (Oman)

2025

29 June 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup qualification Chinese Taipei  8–0   Tangerang Regency, Indonesia
15:30 UTC+7 Pu Hsin-Hui 14', 86'
Chen Jin-Wen 16'
Su-Yu-Hsuan 40'
Hsu Yi-Yun 66'
Liu Yu-Chiao 88'
He Jia-Shiuan 90+1', 90+2'		 Report Stadium: Indomilk Arena
Referee: Cha Min-ji (South Korea)
2 July 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup qualification   2–0  Indonesia Tangerang Regency, Indonesia
20:00 UTC+7
Report Stadium: Indomilk Arena
5 July 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup qualification Kyrgyzstan  1–2   Tangerang Regency, Indonesia
15:30 UTC+7
  • Alina Gaparova 69'
 Report
Stadium: Indomilk Arena


Coaching staff

Current coaching staff

As of 17 September 2023[42]
Position Name
Head coach Adeel Rizki[13]
Assistant coach vacant
Goalkeeping coach Ahsanullah Khan
Physiotherapist Aqsa Naveed
Media manager Haider Ali
Team manager Hiba Hasnain
Technical director vacant

Coaching history

As of 5 July 2025, after the match against Kyrgyzstan.
Name Period Matches Wins Draws Losses Ref.
Tariq Lutfi 2010–2014 13 4 0 9 [5][8]
Adeel Rizki 2022–present 19 5 5 9

Players

Main article: List of Pakistan women's international footballers

Current squad

The following 22 players were called up for the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup qualifiers in June 2025.

Caps and goals updated 5 July 2025 following the match against Kyrgyzstan.

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1 1GK Nisha Ashraf (1998-04-04) 4 April 1998 12 0 Karachi City
16 1GK Zeeyana Jivraj (2000-01-26) 26 January 2000 3 0 Northern Colorado Rain FC
23 1GK Jennah Farooki 1 0 New York City FC Youth
5 2DF Layla Banaras (2006-02-11) 11 February 2006 3 0 Birmingham City
6 3MF Maria Khan (Captain) (1990-11-28) 28 November 1990 16 2 Hồ Chí Minh City I
13 2DF Nizalia Siddiqui (1990-10-29) 29 October 1990 15 0 Legacy
15 2DF Sophiya Qureshi (2007-08-02) 2 August 2007 3 0 Karachi City
17 2DF Aliya Sadiq (1998-10-09) 9 October 1998 5 0 Karachi City
4 3MF Marsha Malik 1 0 Karachi United
9 3MF Suha Hirani (1998-11-28) 28 November 1998 19 3 Karachi City
10 3MF Rameen Fareed (2002-06-25) 25 June 2002 18 1 Karachi City
14 3MF Amina Hanif (2002-11-28) 28 November 2002 7 0 Actonians
18 3MF Sanah Mehdi 4 0 Chorley
20 3MF Azwa Chaudhry 1 0 West Ham United Academy
21 3MF Zahmena Malik (2001-12-21) 21 December 2001 16 2 Lakatmia
22 3MF Isra Khan (1999-03-29) 29 March 1999 10 0 Dickinson Red Devils
7 4FW Nadia Khan (2001-02-27) 27 February 2001 9 5 Doncaster Rovers Belles
8 4FW Aqsa Mushtaq (1998-08-20) 20 August 1998 3 0 OFI
11 4FW Mariam Mahmood (2004-05-11) 11 May 2004 3 2 Free agent
12 4FW Zulfia Shah (1999-05-30) 30 May 1999 1 0 Karachi United
19 4FW Anmol Hira (1995-11-28) 28 November 1995 17 2 TWK Lahore

Recent call-ups

  • The following players have been called up to Pakistan within the last 12 months.
Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club Latest call-up
GK Arzoo Hameed 0 0 Hazara Quetta Academy v.  Saudi Arabia, 7 December 2024
DF Sara Khan (1998-11-28) 28 November 1998 14 0 Karachi City v.  Saudi Arabia, 7 December 2024
DF Mishal Bhatti (1998-11-28) 28 November 1998 11 0 Karachi City v.  Saudi Arabia, 7 December 2024
DF Mehreen Khan 0 0 TWK Lahore v.  Saudi Arabia, 7 December 2024
DF Fatima Nasir 0 0 Legacy
DF Kayla Siddiqi (2003-06-19) 19 June 2003 3 1 Florida Atlantic Owls v.  Bangladesh, 20 October 2024
MF Kayanat Bokhari (1999-01-29) 29 January 1999 4 0 Legacy v.  Bangladesh, 20 October 2024
FW Eman Mustafa 0 0 Legacy v.  Saudi Arabia, 7 December 2024

Player records

Top goalscorers

Further information: Pakistan women's national football team results
As of 6 July 2025
Rank Player Goals Period
1 Nadia Khan 5 2022–present
Hajra Khan 2010–2022
2 Malika-e-Noor 4 2010–2024
4 Shahlyla Baloch 2 2010–2016
Anmol Hira 2022–present
Maria Khan 2022–present
Zahmena Malik 2023–present
Suha Hirani 2022–present
Mariam Mahmood 2025–present

Competitive record

FIFA Women's World Cup

FIFA Women's World Cup record
Year Result Matches Wins Draws Losses GF GA
1991 Did not enter
1995
1999
2003
2007
2011
2015
2019
2023
2027 Did not qualify
2031
2035
Total 0/12 — — — — — —

Olympics Women's Football Tournament

Asian Olympics qualifying record
1996 Did not enter
2000
2004
2008
2012
2016
2020
2024 Did not qualify 3 1 0 2 1 6
2028 3 2 0 1 4 9
Year Result Matches Wins Draws Losses GF GA
Total 0/10 6 3 0 3 5 15

AFC Women's Asian Cup

AFC Women's Asian Cup record
Year Result GP W D* L GF GA GD
1975 to 2022 Did not enter
2026 Did not qualify
2029 To be determined
Total 0/21 – – – – – – –
*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

SAFF Women's Championship

SAFF Women's Championship record
Year Result GP W D L GF GA GD
2010 Semi-finals 4 2 0 2 5 21 −16
2012 Group stage 3 1 0 2 3 12 −9
2014 Group stage 3 1 0 2 5 5 0
2016 Did not enter
2019
2022 Group stage 3 1 0 2 7 9 −2
2024 Group stage 2 0 1 1 3 6 −3
Total 5/7 15 5 1 9 23 53 −30

South Asian Games

South Asian Games record
Year Result GP W D L GF GA GD
Dhaka 2010 4th place 4 1 0 3 0 14 −14
Shillong & Guwahati 2016 Did not enter
Kathmandu & Pokhara 2019
Total 1/3 4 1 0 3 0 14 -14

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:

Opponent P W D L GF GA W% D% L% Confederation First meeting
Afghanistan 2 1 0 1 3 4 50 0 50 AFC 16 December 2010
Bangladesh 3 0 1 2 1 8 0 0 100 AFC 2 February 2010
Bahrain 3 0 0 3 2 20 0 0 100 AFC 23 October 2014
Bhutan 1 1 0 0 4 1 100 0 0 AFC 16 November 2014
Chinese Taipei 1 0 0 1 0 8 0 0 100 AFC 29 June 2025
Comoros 1 1 0 0 1 0 100 0 0 CAF 11 January 2023
Hong Kong 1 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 100 AFC 8 April 2023
India 4 0 0 4 2 22 0 0 100 AFC 31 January 2010
Indonesia 1 1 0 0 2 0 100 0 0 AFC 2 July 2025
Kyrgyzstan 1 1 0 0 2 1 100 0 0 AFC 5 July 2025
Laos 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 100 0 AFC 28 September 2023
Malaysia 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 100 0 AFC 21 September 2023
Maldives 3 3 0 0 12 1 100 0 0 AFC 14 December 2010
Mauritius 1 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 100 CAF 15 January 2023
Nepal 3 0 0 3 0 22 0 0 100 AFC 18 December 2010
Philippines 1 0 0 1 0 4 0 0 100 AFC 5 April 2023
Saudi Arabia 3 0 2 1 2 3 0 50 50 AFC 19 January 2023
Singapore 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 100 AFC 18 July 2023
Sri Lanka 1 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 100 AFC 11 November 2014
Tajikistan 1 1 0 0 1 0 100 0 0 AFC 11 April 2023
Total 34 9 5 20 35 102

Last updated: Pakistan vs Kyrgyzstan, 5 July 2025.

See also

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