Tajikistan women's national football team

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]

The team doesn't have a nickname officially.

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 supplier	Period	Notes
Li-Ning	2017–2022
Macron	2022–present

As of 9 December 2022^[7]

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

Tajikistan  v  Kyrgyzstan

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)

Hong Kong  v  Tajikistan

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)

Tajikistan  v  Philippines

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	Harrison 26' Annis 28' Frilles 31' Quezada 34' Serrano 38' Alcantara 45+2' McDaniel 60', 88'	Stadium: Hisor Central Stadium Referee: Asaka Koizumi (Japan)

Tajikistan  v  Pakistan

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	Malik 26'	Stadium: Hisor Central Stadium Referee: Joanna Charaktis (Australia)

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

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]

• The following 22 players were called up for the 2024 AFC Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament.
• Match dates: 5–11 April 2023
• Opposition:  Hong Kong,  Philippines and  Pakistan
• Caps and goals correct as of: 11 April 2023, after the match against  Pakistan

No.	Pos.	Player	Date of birth (age)	Caps	Goals	Club
1	1GK	Saiyora Saidova (captain)	(1998-02-01) 1 February 1998 (age 26)	9	0	WFC Zeboniso
12	1GK	Nilufar Qaraeva	(2003-11-28) 28 November 2003 (age 20)	0	0
16	1GK	Munisa Gulova	(2000-06-02) 2 June 2000 (age 24)	1	0	WFC Zeboniso
2	2DF	Zuhro Bobomurodova	(2003-11-28) 28 November 2003 (age 20)	2	0	Khatlon
4	2DF	Karina Mirzoeva	(2004-03-12) 12 March 2004 (age 20)	8	0	WFC Zeboniso
8	2DF	Niso Abdulloeva	(2003-12-24) 24 December 2003 (age 20)	8	0	WFC Zeboniso
17	2DF	Marjona Fayzulloeva	(2000-09-04) 4 September 2000 (age 23)	16	0
18	2DF	Shamsiya Khuseinova	(1996-12-15) 15 December 1996 (age 27)	9	0	WFC Zeboniso
3	3MF	Charoskhon Normurodova	(2000-11-28) 28 November 2000 (age 23)	1	0
5	3MF	Farzona Normatova	(2000-08-22) 22 August 2000 (age 23)	0	0
6	3MF	Dildora Imomalieva	(2000-08-14) 14 August 2000 (age 23)	2	0
7	3MF	Madina Davlyatova	(2004-06-01) 1 June 2004 (age 20)	9	0	WFC Zeboniso
9	3MF	Nekubakht Khudododova	(2002-02-23) 23 February 2002 (age 22)	17	2	WFC Zeboniso
13	3MF	Bibioisha Isoqova	(1998-10-29) 29 October 1998 (age 25)	1	0
14	3MF	Dzhonona Kurbonova	(2000-07-18) 18 July 2000 (age 23)	8	0	WFC Zeboniso
15	3MF	Jonona Nazarova	(2000-08-26) 26 August 2000 (age 23)	2	0
19	3MF	Shakhnoza Boboeva	(2000-01-05) 5 January 2000 (age 24)	4	0	Khatlon
20	3MF	Qurbongul Halimova	(2002-06-30) 30 June 2002 (age 21)	0	0
21	3MF	Benazir Jumakhonzoda	(2001-10-27) 27 October 2001 (age 22)	9	0	Khatlon
10	4FW	Marjona Saidova	(2002-06-04) 4 June 2002 (age 22)	7	0	WFC Zeboniso
11	4FW	Komila Rasulova	(2001-11-18) 18 November 2001 (age 22)	7	0	SSHOR No.27 Sokol Moskva
22	4FW	Laylo Khalimova	(1997-11-16) 16 November 1997 (age 26)	26	4	Khatlon

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 (age 20)	1	0	Khatlon	2022 CAFA Women's Championship
GK	Ruziguli Hasan	(2003-07-14) 14 July 2003 (age 20)	1	0	WFC Zeboniso	2022 CAFA Women's Championship
DF	Manizhai Fozilzoda	(2000-11-28) 28 November 2000 (age 23)	4	0		2022 CAFA Women's Championship
DF	Sakhina Saidova	(1999-12-16) 16 December 1999 (age 24)	14	0	Khatlon	2022 CAFA Women's Championship
DF	Shukrona Azizulloeva	(1998-07-02) 2 July 1998 (age 25)	0	0		2022 CAFA Women's Championship
DF	Munisa Mirzoeva	(2000-12-15) 15 December 2000 (age 23)	19	1	Ravshan	2022 CAFA Women's Championship
FW	Mehrangez Sharifova	(1994-07-14) 14 July 1994 (age 29)	2	0	Khatlon	2022 CAFA Women's Championship
FW	Madina Fozilova	(1996-05-01) 1 May 1996 (age 28)	14	5	Unattached	2022 CAFA Women's Championship

As of 13 January 2023

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

• CAFA Women's Championship

Appearances (2): 2018, 2022

Third place (1): 2018

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
1991	Part of  Soviet Union										Part of  Soviet Union
1995	Did not enter										Did not enter
1999
2003
2007
2011
2015
2019	Did 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.

Summer Olympics record											Qualification record
Year	Round	Position	Pld	W	D*	L	GS	GA	GD		Pld	W	D*	L	GS	GA	GD
1996	Did not enter										Did not enter
2000
2004
2008
2012
2016
2020	Did not qualify										4	2	0	2	11	13	−2
2024											To be determined
2028	To 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 record											Qualification record
Year	Round	Position	Pld	W	D*	L	GS	GA	GD		Pld	W	D*	L	GS	GA	GD
1975	Part of  Soviet Union; in UEFA										Part of  Soviet Union; in UEFA
1977
1980
1981
1983
1986
1989
1991
1993	Did not enter										Did not enter
1995
1997
1999
2001
2003
2006
2008
2010
2014
2018	Did not qualify										5	1	0	4	3	23	−20
2022											2	1	0	1	4	7	−3
Appearances	0/2	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–		7	2	0	5	7	30	−23

*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

Asian Games record
Year	Round	Position	Pld	W	D*	L	GS	GA	GD
1990	Part of  Soviet Union; in Europe
1994	Did not enter
1998
2002
2006
2010
2014
2018	Group stage	11th	3	0	0	3	1	38	−37
2022	To be determined
2026
2030
2034
Appearances	Group stage	11th	3	0	0	3	1	37	−36

*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

Asian Games History
Season	Round	Opponent	Scores	Result	Venue
2018	Group Stage	North Korea	0–16	Loss	Palembang, Indonesia
		China	0–16	Loss
		Hong Kong	1–6	Loss

CAFA Women's Championship record
Year	Round	Position	Pld	W	D*	L	GS	GA	GD
2018	Third place	3rd	4	2	0	2	7	15	−8
2022	Fifth place	5th	4	0	1	3	1	13	−12
Appearances	Third place	3rd	8	2	1	5	8	28	−20

CAFA Women's Championship History
Season	Round	Opponent	Scores	Result	Venue
2018	Main tournament	Kyrgyzstan	1–0	Won	Tashkent, Uzbekistan
		Uzbekistan	0–11	Loss
		Iran	1–4	Loss
		Afghanistan	5–0	Won
2022	Main tournament	Turkmenistan	1–1	Draw	Dushanbe, Tajikistan
		Uzbekistan	0–6	Loss
		Iran	0–5	Loss
		Kyrgyzstan	0–1	Loss

• Tajikistan women's national under-17 football team

• Official website, FFT.tj (in Tajik)