PFF confirms provisional squad SAFF Women’s Championship
The Pakistan Football Federation announced a provisional squad of 24 players for the upcoming South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Women’s Championship, which will take place in mid-October in Nepal. To prepare for this tournament, the team will hold a training camp in Islamabad starting on October 1.
Key matches in the tournament include Pakistan’s games against India on October 17 and Bangladesh on October 20.
A notable return is forward Nadia Khan, who is back in the squad after recovering from an injury. Three goalkeepers—Nisha Ashraf, Mafiha Parveen, and Romeesa Khan—are part of the squad. The defense includes Kyla Siddiqi, Mishal Bhatti, Sara Khan, and Nazalia Siddiqi. Midfielders such as Suha Hirani, Maria Khan, Sana Mahdi, Aamna Hanif, and Rameen Fareed have also been selected, along with forwards like Nadia Khan, Zahemina Malik, Isra Khan, and others.
Players missing from the squad include Zulfiya Nazir due to personal reasons and Aliza Sabir, who has exams. This tournament marks Pakistan’s first international appearance since September 2023 and gives them a chance to shine on a regional stage.