The Saudi Arabian Football Federation has invited Pakistan’s women’s football team to play a friendly match in Qatar. The game will take place between November 25 and December 7. Moreover, Saudi Arabia has offered to pay for Pakistan’s travel and stay in Qatar.
The Saudi Arabian Football Federation has invited Pakistan’s women’s football team to play a friendly match in Qatar later this month. The match will take place between November 25 and December 7. This friendly match aims to boost women’s football in the region as part of the FIFA international match window for women’s teams.
This initiative highlights Saudi Arabia’s efforts to promote and develop women’s football. In a show of support, the Saudi Arabian Football Federation has committed to covering all costs for Pakistan’s team, including travel and accommodation. This gesture reflects the shared interest between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan to grow women’s sports and offer players increased exposure on the international stage.
Currently, FIFA ranks Pakistan at 158th and Saudi Arabia at 174th in women’s football. Both teams will also participate in a joint training camp in Qatar before the match. Moreover, these matches will also allow the players to exchange skills and build camaraderie.
For Pakistan, the invitation presents a valuable opportunity. According to sources within the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF), the federation sees the match as a stepping stone to further international experience for the Pakistani women’s team, helping to prepare them for larger tournaments in the future. Over the past year, Pakistan’s women’s football team has gained attention for their skill and determination. Two previous tours to Saudi Arabia where they left a lasting impression with their performance.
This friendly match marks another step forward in the increasing visibility of women’s football in South Asia and the Middle East. Both countries are eager to make the most of this collaboration. The joint efforts of the Saudi and Pakistani football federations are expected to bring fresh excitement to fans of women’s football in the region.
