Women's football in Pakistan

Football
Country Pakistan
Governing body Pakistan Football Federation
National team Women's national team
National competitions


Women's football in Pakistan is growing in popularity but is mainly played in affluent areas in Islamabad.[1]

One the barriers of the sport growing is it coached by men so the Pakistan FA are trying to get more women involved in coaching and refereeing.[2][3]

See also

References

  1. "Football United: Women's Football In Pakistan Has Progressed But There Is Still A Long Way To Go". Goal.com. Retrieved 2012-07-29.
  2. "Female referees important as football's popularity grows: Lodhi". Dawn. Retrieved 2012-07-29.
  3. "Pakistan's first female football club breaks down cultural barriers". UNICEF. Retrieved 2012-07-29.


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