Women's football in Pakistan

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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