Pakistan Women Head to Côte d’Ivoire for First FIFA‑Sanctioned Tournament

The FIFA Series gives the team a first sustained test against non‑Asian opponents that could accelerate program growth.

Overview

Pakistan’s senior women’s squad, which departs Monday, is set for FIFA Series group games on April 9 against Turks and Caicos, April 12 against Mauritania, and April 16 against hosts Côte d’Ivoire.
The event is Pakistan’s first appearance in a FIFA‑sanctioned senior competition, with the FIFA Series designed as a development window that pairs emerging teams for international reps.
The Pakistan Football Federation named a 23‑player roster and finished an intensive camp in Lahore under head coach Adeel Rizki with an emphasis on tactics, cohesion, and match readiness.
Local outlets report the invitation followed PFF President Syed Mohsen Gilani’s meeting last year with FIFA President Gianni Infantino, a link presented as reported rather than confirmed by FIFA.
Players voiced gratitude to federation leaders and asked fans for support, and captain Maria Khan said the group will embrace the underdog role against the hosts.