Mariam Mahmood's first half brace for Pakistan enough to overcome Kyrgyzstan 2-1 to conclude the WNT's maiden Women's Asian Cup qualifiers campaign.
Category: Women’s Football
![Pakistan conclude WACQs campaign with win over Kyrgyzstan [Geo Super] Pakistan conclude WACQs campaign with win over Kyrgyzstan [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Layla-Banaras-Pakistan-vs-Kyrgyzstan-2026-AFC-Womens-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg)
Pakistan conclude WACQs campaign with win over Kyrgyzstan [Geo Super]
1st half brace by Mariam Mahmood helps Pakistan WNT beat Kyrgyz Republic 2-1 to finish Group D of Women's Asian Cup qualifiers with 6 points. Chinese Taipei beat hosts Indonesia 2-1 to win group and qualify for 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia.
![Pak WNT head into AFC Qualifiers underprepared but determined [The News] Pak WNT head into AFC Qualifiers underprepared but determined [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Pakistan-WNT-in-Jakarta-for-2026-AFC-Womens-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpeg)
Pak WNT head into AFC Qualifiers underprepared but determined [The News]
Pakistan WNT had last played an international fixture over 7 months ago. They now face Chinese Taipei in the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup qualifiers today in Indonesia.

Pakistan WNT training in Islamabad for Women’s ACQs
Pakistan WNT to fly to Indonesia on 26 June, face Chinese Taipei (29 June), hosts Indonesia (2 July) and Kyrgyzstan (5 July) in Group E of the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup qualifiers.
![PFF president discusses women’s football growth with FIFA officials [Geo Super] PFF president discusses women’s football growth with FIFA officials [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/PFF-president-Mohsen-Gilani-with-Sarai-Bareman-Sara-Booth-and-Jill-Ellis.jpg)
PFF president discusses women’s football growth with FIFA officials [Geo Super]
PFF sources said the discussions in Miami are expected to lead to finalising international friendlies for Pakistan’s women’s team in the near future.

Pakistan squad for AFC Women’s Asian Cup qualifiers
21-member squad to be led by captain Maria Khan under head coach Adeel Rizki for 2026 WACQs in Indonesia. Pakistan WNT to face Chinese Taipei (29 June), Indonesia (2 July) and Kyrgyzstan (5 July).

Layla and Marsha eager on Pakistan WNT
Marsha Malik and Layla Banaras spoke with FPDC contributor Trehan Football about getting called-up for the Pakistan women's national team and theur maiden AFC Women's Asian Cup qualification campaign
![Six diaspora players join Pakistan women’s football camp for WACQs [Geo News] Six diaspora players join Pakistan women’s football camp for WACQs [Geo News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/new-Pakistan-WNT-recruits-for-2026-AFC-Womens-Asian-Cup-qualifiers.jpg)
Six diaspora players join Pakistan women’s football camp for WACQs [Geo News]
Provisional squad features players with professional experience in European, North American leagues for upcoming 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup qualifiers. Training camp to begin in Islamabad on 19 June.
![Football: Glimmers of Hope [Dawn] Football: Glimmers of Hope [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Pakistan-training-ahead-of-Syria-match-2027-AFC-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg)
Football: Glimmers of Hope [Dawn]
Both of Pakistan’s men’s and women’s football teams have done better than expected of them, given the lack of preparation, funding and domestic structures. Can the election of a president for the Pakistan Football Federation finally set in motion sweeping changes to how football is played in the country?
![Challenges faced by Pakistan football and possible ways out for future [TNS] Challenges faced by Pakistan football and possible ways out for future [TNS]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Syria-vs-Pakistan-2027-AFC-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1-800x535.jpg)
Challenges faced by Pakistan football and possible ways out for future [TNS]
With the right leadership, proper funding, better facilities, and more support, football in Pakistan could flourish, writes Asher Butt for The News on Sunday
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