Pakistan\u2019s women\u2019s football team is set to embark on a historic journey as it departs today (Monday) for C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire to participate in the FIFA Series 2026 \u2014 marking the country\u2019s first-ever appearance in the prestigious international event.<\/p>\n
This landmark inclusion follows a key meeting between Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) President Syed Mohsen Gilani and FIFA President Gianni Infantino on the sidelines of the Club World Cup last year, where the development of football in Pakistan, particularly the women\u2019s game, was discussed in detail.<\/p>\n
The tournament, scheduled from April 9 to April 16, will see Pakistan competing against hosts C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire, Mauritania, and the Turks & Caicos Islands. Pakistan will open their campaign against the Turks & Caicos Islands on April 9, face Mauritania on April 12, and conclude their group matches against the hosts on April 16.<\/p>\n
This historic participation reflects the steady progress of women\u2019s football in Pakistan and signals the beginning of a new era for the national side. The FIFA Series provides a valuable platform for Pakistani players to gain international exposure and compete at a higher level.<\/p>\n
PFF President Syed Mohsen Gilani expressed confidence in the team\u2019s future, highlighting that his leadership aims to bring positive growth and long-term development to football in the country.<\/p>\n
Squad:
\nGoalkeepers: Zeeyana Jivraj, Nisha Ashraf, Arzoo Hazara
\nDefenders: Isra Khan, Anaya Ahmad, Anmol Hira, Kayla Siddiqui, Karissa Jivraj, Alia Sadiq, Maria Khan, Nizalia Siddiqi
\nMidfielders: Suha Hirani, Rameen Fareed, Layla Banaras, Sanah Mehdi, Zehmena Malik
\nForwards: Mariam Mahmood, Aqsa Mushtaq, Aiman Altaf, Nadia Khan, Maryam Zehri, Azwa Chaudhry<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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