PFF names probables for SAFF Women’s Championship 2024

PFF names probables for SAFF Women’s Championship 2024

The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) has announced the probable for the SAFF Women’s Championship 2024, set to take place in Nepal from October 17 to 30. The Pakistan Women’s National Team will begin their training camp in Islamabad on October 1 in preparation for the tournament.

The Pakistan women’s national team have been drawn in Group A alongside former winners India and defending champions Bangladesh. Pakistan will kick off its campaign against India on October 17, followed by a group-stage match against Bangladesh on October 20.

Goalkeepers: Nisha Ashraf, Mafia Parveen and Rumaysa Khan

Defenders: Kayla Siddiqi, Mishal Bhatti, Sarah Khan, Nizalia Siddiqi, Sophia Qureshi, Fatima Nasir, Mehreen Khan and Khadija Wali

Midfielders: Suha Hirani, Maria Khan, Sanah Mehdi, Amina Hanif, Rameen Fareed and Kayanat Bokhari

Forwards: Nadia Khan, Zahmena Malik, Isra Khan, Anmol Hira, Anushey Usman, Aliya Sadiq and Eman Mustafa

Forward Nadia Khan makes her return to the squad after recovering from a serious knee injury. Notable absentees include Zulfiya Nazir due to personal commitments, and Aliza Sabir who is unavailable because of exams.

This will be Pakistan WNT’s first international appearance since September 2023, and the SAFF Women’s Championship provides an opportunity for the team to make a mark in the region.

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