Afghanistan Women's National Football Team
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Afghanistan Woman's National Football Team was created in 2007 directed by the Afghanistan Olympic Committee. The National side was established from the selected school girls in Kabul
. That year, the team played for the first time against ISAF
Women Football Team. The result was 5-0 in favor of Afghan side. In 2008, the team traveled to Pakistan
to participate in the second national tournament of Pakistan. The Afghan won its stage and semi-final games but lost to Baluchistan in the final.
In an attempt to improve the quality of women's football, the team was sent to Germany in 2008 to hold a preparation camp. Later in the year, the Afghan team traveled to Jordan to participate in the Islamic Countries Women's Football Tournament. However, the results this time were embarrassing as Afghanistan faced very strong sides for the first time. Afghanistan lost all its games by at least 17 goals difference.(1)
In February 2009, the team went to Jordan again, but this time for a training camp. The Netherlands' Women's Football Federation has shown interest to help the team and has invited the team for a training camp in Netherlands.
Due to the conditions in Afghanistan and the controversy surrounding the female Muslim football teams, it has been difficult for the Afghanistan Football Federation
to get a long-term sponsorship. But in May 2010, Danish sports brand hummel
signed both the male, female and youth teams of Afghanistan.
In October 2010 the team played a friendly match against ISAF on the NATO ground in Kabul
. The Afghans won 1-0.
Currently, the Afghan team has 22 members which is coached by Abdul Saboor Walizada. There are around 25 women's football teams around the country and the Football Federation considers to hold the first national football tournament in the country this year.
In December 2010, the team will play its first official international games, during the South Asian Football Federation
Women's Championships in Cox's Bazar
, Bangladesh.
Kabul
Kabul , spelt Caubul in some classic literatures, is the capital and largest city of Afghanistan. It is also the capital of the Kabul Province, located in the eastern section of Afghanistan...
. That year, the team played for the first time against ISAF
ISAF
ISAF may refer to:* International Sailing Federation, the world governing body for Olympic and other competitive sailing.* International Security Assistance Force, the NATO-led security mission operating in Afghanistan since 2001....
Women Football Team. The result was 5-0 in favor of Afghan side. In 2008, the team traveled to Pakistan
Pakistan
Pakistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a sovereign state in South Asia. It has a coastline along the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman in the south and is bordered by Afghanistan and Iran in the west, India in the east and China in the far northeast. In the north, Tajikistan...
to participate in the second national tournament of Pakistan. The Afghan won its stage and semi-final games but lost to Baluchistan in the final.
In an attempt to improve the quality of women's football, the team was sent to Germany in 2008 to hold a preparation camp. Later in the year, the Afghan team traveled to Jordan to participate in the Islamic Countries Women's Football Tournament. However, the results this time were embarrassing as Afghanistan faced very strong sides for the first time. Afghanistan lost all its games by at least 17 goals difference.(1)
In February 2009, the team went to Jordan again, but this time for a training camp. The Netherlands' Women's Football Federation has shown interest to help the team and has invited the team for a training camp in Netherlands.
Due to the conditions in Afghanistan and the controversy surrounding the female Muslim football teams, it has been difficult for the Afghanistan Football Federation
Afghanistan Football Federation
The Afghanistan Football Federation is the governing body of football in Afghanistan, controlling the Afghanistan national football team. It was founded in 1922, and has been a member of FIFA since 1948 and the Asian Football Confederation since 1954....
to get a long-term sponsorship. But in May 2010, Danish sports brand hummel
Hummel
Hummel may refer to:people:* Arvid David Hummel , Swedish entomologist and notary* Arthur W. Hummel, Jr. , U.S. diplomat, ambassador to China from 1981 to 1985* Arthur W. Hummel, Sr...
signed both the male, female and youth teams of Afghanistan.
In October 2010 the team played a friendly match against ISAF on the NATO ground in Kabul
Kabul
Kabul , spelt Caubul in some classic literatures, is the capital and largest city of Afghanistan. It is also the capital of the Kabul Province, located in the eastern section of Afghanistan...
. The Afghans won 1-0.
Currently, the Afghan team has 22 members which is coached by Abdul Saboor Walizada. There are around 25 women's football teams around the country and the Football Federation considers to hold the first national football tournament in the country this year.
In December 2010, the team will play its first official international games, during the South Asian Football Federation
South Asian Football Federation
South Asian Football Federation , founded in 1997, is an association of the football playing nations in South Asia. Its founding members are Bangladesh, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Bhutan joined the federation in 2000 and Afghanistan in 2005...
Women's Championships in Cox's Bazar
Cox's Bazar
Cox's Bazar is a town, a fishing port and district headquarters in Bangladesh. It is known for its wide sandy beach which is the world's longest natural sandy sea beach. It is an unbroken 125 km sandy sea beach with a gentle slope. It is located 150 km south of Chittagong. Cox’s Bazar...
, Bangladesh.
World Cup record
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2015 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup The 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup will be the seventh FIFA Women's World Cup, the quadrennial international women's football world championship tournament... |
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- *Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicksPenalty shootout (football)A penalty shoot-out, referred to as kicks from the penalty mark in the Laws of the Game, is the FIFA official term for a method used in association football to decide which team progresses to the next stage of a tournament following a tied game...
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AFC Women's Asian Cup record
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1975 1975 AFC Women's Championship The Asian Football Confederation's 1975 AFC Women's Championship was the first AFC Women's Championship. It was held from August 25 to September 3, 1975 in Hong Kong. Participating members were New Zealand, Thailand, Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia... |
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1977 1977 AFC Women's Championship The Asian Football Confederation's 1977 AFC Women's Championship was the second AFC Women's Championship. It was held from August 2 to August 11, 1977 in Taipei, Republic of China... |
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1979 1979 AFC Women's Championship The Asian Football Confederation's 1979 AFC Women's Championship was the third AFC Women's Championship. It was held between January 15 and January 21 1979 in Calicut, India... |
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1981 1981 AFC Women's Championship The Asian Football Confederation's 1981 AFC Women's Championship was the fourth AFC Women's Championship. It was held from June 7 to June 17, 1981 in Hong Kong. The tournament was won by for the third consecutive time by Chinese Taipei in the final against Thailand.-Group A:-Group B:-Knockout... |
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1983 1983 AFC Women's Championship The Asian Football Confederation's 1983 AFC Women's Championship was the fifth AFC Women's Championship. It was held from April 1983 in Thailand. Participating members were Thailand, India, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Philippines. The tournament was won by Thailand in the final against India.-... |
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1986 1986 AFC Women's Championship The Asian Football Confederation's 1986 AFC Women's Championship was held in December 1986 in Hong Kong. The tournament was won by for the first time by China in the final against Japan.-Group A:-Group B:-Knockout stage:-Semifinal:----... |
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1989 1989 AFC Women's Championship The Asian Football Confederation's 1989 AFC Women's Championship was held from December 19 to December 29, 1989 in Hong Kong. The tournament was won by for the second consecutive time by China in the final against Chinese Taipei.-Group A:-Group B:... |
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1991 1991 AFC Women's Championship -Third place playoff:-Final:-External links:* at RSSSF.com... |
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1993 1993 AFC Women's Championship The Asian Football Confederation's 1993 AFC Women's Championship was held from December 3 to December 12, 1993 in Kuching, Malaysia. The tournament was won for the fourth consecutive time by China in the final against North Korea.-Group A:-Group B:... |
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1995 1995 AFC Women's Championship The Asian Football Confederation's 1995 AFC Women's Championship was held from September 23 to October 2, 1995 in Malaysia. The tournament was won by for the fifth consecutive time by China in the final against Japan.-Group A:-Group B:-Group C:... |
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1997 1997 AFC Women's Championship -Final:-External links:* at RSSSF.com... |
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1999 1999 AFC Women's Championship The Asian Football Confederation's 1999 AFC Women's Championship was held from November 7 to November 21, 1999 in Philippines. The tournament was won for the seventh consecutive time by China in the final against Chinese Taipei.-Group A:-Group B:... |
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2001 2001 AFC Women's Championship -Third place playoff:-Final:-Awards:... |
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2003 2003 AFC Women's Championship -Third place playoff:-Final:-External links:**... |
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2006 | Did Not Enter | ||||||||
2008 2008 AFC Women's Asian Cup -Group B:---------------------Knockout Map:-Semi final:-----Third place playoff:-Final:-See also:*AFC Women's Asian Cup*Asian Football Confederation*Women's football... |
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2010 2010 AFC Women's Asian Cup -Semi finals:-----Third place playoff:-Final:- Awards :-Goalscorers:3 goals Yoo Young-A Kozue Ando Homare Sawa Jo Yun-Mi2 goals Zhang Rui Mami Yamaguchi Samantha Kerr... |
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2012 | To Be Determined | ||||||||
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- *Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicksPenalty shootout (football)A penalty shoot-out, referred to as kicks from the penalty mark in the Laws of the Game, is the FIFA official term for a method used in association football to decide which team progresses to the next stage of a tournament following a tied game...
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# | Date | Opponent | Result | Score | Venue | Competition |
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2007 | ISAF | W | 5-0 | Kabul, Afghanistan | Friendly | |
2007 | Löchgau | D | 1-1 | Germany | Friendly | |
2008 | Baluchistan (Pakistan) | L | ?-? | Pakistan | ||
29 oct 2010 | ISAF | W | 1-0 | Kabul, Afghanistan | Friendly | |
14 dec 2010 | Nepal | L | 0-13 | Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh | SAFF Championships | |
16 dec 2010 | Pakistan | L | 0-3 | Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh | SAFF Championships | |
18 dec 2010 | Maldives | L | 2-2 | Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh | SAFF Championships |
Managers
# | Name | Nat | Period | Matches | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win % | Honours |
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1 | Klaus Stärk Klaus Stärk Klaus Stärk is a football coach from Germany.-Coaching career:He went to Afghanistan from the German Football Association in 2004 in order to develop the national team... |
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