Tajikistan women's national football team

The Tajikistan women's national football team[lower-alpha 1] represents Tajikistan in women's association football. The team is governed by the Tajikistan Football Federation (FFT) and competes in AFC (Asian Football Confederation) and CAFA (Central Asian Football Association) women's competitions. The team is currently ranked 144th in the world by FIFA.

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

Tajikistan
AssociationTajikistan Football Federation (FFT)
ConfederationAFC (Asia)
Sub-confederationCAFA (Central Asia)
Head coachYusuf Rabiev[1]
CaptainSaiyora Saidova
Most capsLaylo Khalimova (26)
Top scorerGulsunbi Khalimova (7)
Home stadiumPamir Stadium
FIFA codeTJK
First colours
Second colours
FIFA ranking
Current 154 (14 June 2024)[2]
Highest99 (December 2017)
Lowest154 (December 2023 – March 2024)
First international
 Kyrgyzstan 1–1 Tajikistan 
(Almaty, Kazakhstan; 28 February 2017)
Biggest win
 Tajikistan 6–0 Singapore 
(Hisor, Tajikistan; 13 November 2018)
Biggest defeat
 Tajikistan 0–16 North Korea 
(Palembang, Indonesia; 17 August 2018)
 Tajikistan 0–16 China 
(Palembang, Indonesia; 20 August 2018)
CAFA Championship
Appearances2 (first in 2018)
Best resultThird Place (2018)
Medal record
CAFA Women's Championship
2018 CAFA Women's ChampionshipTeam

History

The international debut

Tajikistan women's football was established in 2013, but it wasn't until 2017 that the women's team had their first international match against the neighboring Kyrgyzstan as a preparation for their 2018 AFC Women's Asian Cup qualification campaign, entering the qualification for the first time Tajikistan hosted the tournament in Dushanbe with the participation of the host of the 2018 AFC Women's Asian Cup Jordan and other five teams including Bahrain, UAE, Iraq, and the Philippines. the Tajiks won their first-ever competitive match against Iraq.[3] eventually Tajikistan ended fifth after losing the following games against the other four teams.[4]

in 2018 Tajikistan was the first Central Asian team to participate in the women's football tournament of Asian Games. they were drawn into a group of East Asian teams with AFC powerhouse North Korea and China PR being in the same group. In that tournament, the Tajik registered their biggest loss (16–0) to both North Korea and China PR.[5] later that year the Tajik team made their first appearance in the AFC Women's Olympic Qualifying Group for the 2020 Olympic Games. Tajikistan which shows interest in hosting international women's Asian tournaments hosted Group A of the first round of the qualifiers in Hisor's Central Stadium. Tajikistan won their first match against Mongolia four to nil starting the qualifiers with a win that boosted Tajik's hope of advancing to the second round. in their second match with Chinese Taipei, the team lost nine goals to nil. however, the match against the Philippines was the decider. eventually, Tajikistan who scored the opening goal lost after the Philippines came back with three goals to finish at top of Tajikistan. the team finished their qualifying campaign up high with a six-nil win over Singapore, yet their biggest win on the international stage. 2018 was the year for the Tajik women's team as they played 11 matches and to conclude this year the team participate in the inaugural edition of CAFA Women's Championship hosted by Uzbekistan. four central Asian teams alongside Tajikistan participated in the first edition. Tajikistan managed to get two wins in their opening and last game against Kyrgyzstan and Afghanistan respectively. which led them to finish third place.[6]

Team image

Nicknames

The team doesn't have a nickname officially.

Home stadium

Tajikistan plays the majority of their home matches on the Republican Central Stadium, The national team also held official international matches at the Hisor Central stadium.

Tajikistan women's national football team home stadiums
Image Stadium Capacity Location Last match
Republican Central Stadium 20,000 Dushanbe v   Kyrgyzstan
(July 20, 2022; 2022 CAFA Women's Championship)
Hisor Central Stadium 20,000 Hisor v   Singapore
(September 19, 2021; Friendly)

Kit suppliers
Kit supplier Period Notes
Li-Ning2017–2022
Macron2022–present

FIFA World Ranking
As of 9 December 2022[7]
Tajikistan's FIFA World Ranking History
Year's 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
FIFA World Ranking 99124128121138144
AFC Ranking 232326182731

Results and fixtures
Main article: Tajikistan women's national football team results
See also: 2021 in association football, 2021 in sports, and FIFA International Match Calendar

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   Loss   Fixture

2022
20 July 2022 2022 CAFA Women's Championship Tajikistan  0–1  Kyrgyzstan Dushanbe, Tajikistan
22:00 UTC+5 Report
  • Karataeva 20'
 Stadium: Republic Central Stadium
Referee: Anna Sidorova (Uzbekistan)

2023
5 April 2023 (2023-04-05) 2024 AFC Women's Olympic Qualifying Group E Hong Kong  3–0  Tajikistan Hisor, Tajikistan
19:00 UTC+5
  • Khudododova 7' (o.g.)
  • Sin Chung Yee 45+1'
  • Tsang Lai Mae 88'
 Report Stadium: Hisor Central Stadium
Attendance: 50
Referee: Asaka Koizumi (Japan)
8 April 2023 (2023-04-08) 2024 AFC Women's Olympic Qualifying Group E Tajikistan  0–8  Philippines Hisor, Tajikistan
19:00 UTC+5 Report
Stadium: Hisor Central Stadium
Referee: Asaka Koizumi (Japan)
11 April 2023 (2023-04-11) 2024 AFC Women's Olympic Qualifying Group E Tajikistan  0–1  Pakistan Hisor, Tajikistan
19:00 UTC+5 Report
Stadium: Hisor Central Stadium
Referee: Joanna Charaktis (Australia)

Coaching staff

Current coaching staff
As of 20 July 2022
Position Name
Head coach Yusuf Rabiev
Assistant Coach Izatullo Isoqov
Farkhodjon Kholbekov
Goalkeeping Coach Mehvar Sulaymonov
Team Manager Abdurakhim Muhammadzoda
Doctor Gulandom Khalilova
Massage Therapist Mukhaie Gulmakhmadova
Team Staff Natalia Sotnikova

Manager history
Name Period Matches W D L W% Note Ref.
Sulaymon Bobokalonov (Сулаймон Бобокалонов) 2017–2018 17 5 1 11 29.41%
Ildar Rakhmanov (Ильдар Рахманов)
2019
 4 1 0 3 25% [8]
Yusuf Rabiev (Юсуф Рабиев) 2021–present 7 1 2 4 14.29% [9]

Players

Current squad
No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1 1GK Saiyora Saidova (captain) (1998-02-01) 1 February 1998 9 0 WFC Zeboniso
12 1GK Nilufar Qaraeva (2003-11-28) 28 November 2003 0 0
16 1GK Munisa Gulova (2000-06-02) 2 June 2000 1 0 WFC Zeboniso
2 2DF Zuhro Bobomurodova (2003-11-28) 28 November 2003 2 0 Khatlon
4 2DF Karina Mirzoeva (2004-03-12) 12 March 2004 8 0 WFC Zeboniso
8 2DF Niso Abdulloeva (2003-12-24) 24 December 2003 8 0 WFC Zeboniso
17 2DF Marjona Fayzulloeva (2000-09-04) 4 September 2000 16 0
18 2DF Shamsiya Khuseinova (1996-12-15) 15 December 1996 9 0 WFC Zeboniso
3 3MF Charoskhon Normurodova (2000-11-28) 28 November 2000 1 0
5 3MF Farzona Normatova (2000-08-22) 22 August 2000 0 0
6 3MF Dildora Imomalieva (2000-08-14) 14 August 2000 2 0
7 3MF Madina Davlyatova (2004-06-01) 1 June 2004 9 0 WFC Zeboniso
9 3MF Nekubakht Khudododova (2002-02-23) 23 February 2002 17 2 WFC Zeboniso
13 3MF Bibioisha Isoqova (1998-10-29) 29 October 1998 1 0
14 3MF Dzhonona Kurbonova (2000-07-18) 18 July 2000 8 0 WFC Zeboniso
15 3MF Jonona Nazarova (2000-08-26) 26 August 2000 2 0
19 3MF Shakhnoza Boboeva (2000-01-05) 5 January 2000 4 0 Khatlon
20 3MF Qurbongul Halimova (2002-06-30) 30 June 2002 0 0
21 3MF Benazir Jumakhonzoda (2001-10-27) 27 October 2001 9 0 Khatlon
10 4FW Marjona Saidova (2002-06-04) 4 June 2002 7 0 WFC Zeboniso
11 4FW Komila Rasulova (2001-11-18) 18 November 2001 7 0 SSHOR No.27 Sokol Moskva
22 4FW Laylo Khalimova (1997-11-16) 16 November 1997 26 4 Khatlon

Recent call-ups

The following players have been called up to the squad in the past 12 months.

Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club Latest call-up
GK Dilnoza Nurova (2003-07-01) 1 July 2003 1 0 Khatlon 2022 CAFA Women's Championship
GK Ruziguli Hasan (2003-07-14) 14 July 2003 1 0 WFC Zeboniso 2022 CAFA Women's Championship
DF Manizhai Fozilzoda (2000-11-28) 28 November 2000 4 0 2022 CAFA Women's Championship
DF Sakhina Saidova (1999-12-16) 16 December 1999 14 0 Khatlon 2022 CAFA Women's Championship
DF Shukrona Azizulloeva (1998-07-02) 2 July 1998 0 0 2022 CAFA Women's Championship
DF Munisa Mirzoeva (2000-12-15) 15 December 2000 19 1 Ravshan 2022 CAFA Women's Championship
FW Mehrangez Sharifova (1994-07-14) 14 July 1994 2 0 Khatlon 2022 CAFA Women's Championship
FW Madina Fozilova (1996-05-01) 1 May 1996 14 5 Unattached 2022 CAFA Women's Championship

Records
Main article: List of Tajikistan women's international footballers
As of 13 January 2023

*Players in bold are still active, at least at club level.

Honours

Regional
Appearances (2): 2018, 2022
Third place (1): 2018

Competitive record

FIFA Women's World Cup
FIFA Women's World Cup record Qualification record
Year Round Position Pld W D* L GS GA GD Pld W D* L GS GA GD
1991Part of  Soviet Union Part of  Soviet Union
1995Did not enter Did not enter
1999
2003
2007
2011
2015
2019Did not qualify The 2018 AFC Women's Asian Cup served as the qualifying tournament
2023 The 2022 AFC Women's Asian Cup served as the qualifying tournament
2027'To be determined The 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup will serve as the qualifying tournament
Appearances 0/3 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

Olympic Games
Summer Olympics record Qualification record
Year Round Position Pld W D* L GS GA GD Pld W D* L GS GA GD
1996Did not enter Did not enter
2000
2004
2008
2012
2016
2020Did not qualify 42021113−2
2024 To be determined
2028To be determined
Appearances 0/1 – – – – – – – – 4 2 0 2 11 13 −2
*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

AFC Women's Asian Cup
AFC Women's Asian Cup record Qualification record
Year Round Position Pld W D* L GS GA GD Pld W D* L GS GA GD
1975Part of  Soviet Union; in UEFA Part of  Soviet Union; in UEFA
1977
1980
1981
1983
1986
1989
1991
1993Did not enter Did not enter
1995
1997
1999
2001
2003
2006
2008
2010
2014
2018Did not qualify 5104323−20
2022 210147−3
Appearances 0/2 – – – – – – – – 7 2 0 5 7 30 −23
*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

Asian Games
Asian Games record
Year Round Position Pld W D* L GS GA GD
1990Part of  Soviet Union; in Europe
1994Did not enter
1998
2002
2006
2010
2014
2018Group stage11th3003138−37
2022To be determined
2026
2030
2034
Appearances Group stage 11th 3 0 0 3 1 37 −36
*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

CAFA Women's Championship
CAFA Women's Championship record
Year Round Position Pld W D* L GS GA GD
2018Third place3rd4202715−8
2022Fifth place5th4013113−12
Appearances Third place 3rd 8 2 1 5 8 28 −20

See also

Notes
  1. Tajik: Дастаи мунтахаби занонаи футболи Тоҷикистон, romanized: Dastai muntakhabi zanonai futboli Tojikiston

References
  1. "Tajikistan Football Federation". FIFA.com. Retrieved 22 September 2021.
  2. "The FIFA/Coca-Cola Women's World Ranking". FIFA. 14 June 2024. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
  3. "Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers - Group A: Iraq 0-1 Tajikistan". the-afc.com. Asian Football Confederation. 3 April 2017. Retrieved 12 January 2023.
  4. "THE QUALIFYING TOURNAMENT OF THE ASIAN CUP-2018 AMONG WOMEN'S TEAMS ENDED IN DUSHANBE". the-afc.com (in Russian). Asian Football Confederation. 13 April 2017. Retrieved 12 January 2023.
  5. "China crush Tajikistan 16-0 in Asian Games women's football match". xinhuanet.com. 20 August 2018. Retrieved 12 January 2023.
  6. "Uzbekistan inaugural CAFA Women's Championship winners". the-cafa.com. CAFA. Retrieved 12 January 2023.
  7. "FIFA TAJIKISTAN WOMEN'S RANKING". FIFA. 25 June 2021. Retrieved 12 January 2023.
  8. "THE WOMEN'S TEAM OF TAJIKISTAN TOOK PART IN THE "HOPE" CUP IN KARAKOL". fft.tj (in Russian). 13 September 2019. Retrieved 15 January 2023.
  9. "Yusuf Rabiev is the new coach of the women's team". sports.tj (in Russian). 8 June 2021. Retrieved 10 January 2023.
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