Turkmenistan women's national football team

This article is about the women's team. For the men's team, see Turkmenistan national football team.

Turkmenistan
AssociationFootball Federation of Turkmenistan
(Türkmenistanyň Futbol federasiýasy)
ConfederationAFC (Asia)
Sub-confederationCAFA (Central Asia)
Head coachBoris Borowik[1]
CaptainMariýa Çaryýewa
Top scorerMerjen Bagşyýewa
Swetlana Prýannikowa
Mariýa Çaryýewa
Laçyn Alymjanowa (1)
FIFA codeTKM
First colours
Second colours
FIFA ranking
Current 141 3 (11 December 2025)[2]
Highest136 (August 2023)
Lowest141 (March – June 2025)
First international
 Kazakhstan 6–0 Turkmenistan 
(Alanya, Turkey; 24 February 2019)
Biggest defeat
 Romania 13–0 Turkmenistan 
(Alanya, Turkey; 27 February 2019)
CAFA Championship
Appearances1 (first in 2022)
Best resultFourth Place (2022)

The Turkmenistan women's national football team (Turkmen: Türkmenistanyň futbol boýunça zenanlar milli ýygyndy toparynyň; Russian: Женская сборная Туркменистана по футболу) is the women's national football team of the country of Turkmenistan. The team was established in 2016, and is controlled by the Football Federation of Turkmenistan (TFF).

Turkmenistan made their international debut in 2019, facing Kazakhstan, a fellow Central Asian team, in a friendly match, which they lost 6–0.

History

2016–2022: fledging phase

The Turkmenistan women's national team was established in 2016, spurred by the growing popularity of women's football in Central Asia. the Football Federation appointed Kamil Mingazow as the head coach that same year.[3] Despite the sport's under-developed status in Turkmenistan, it took them three years to make their international debut, facing Kazakhstan in a friendly match as preparation for the 2019 Turkish Women's Cup, where they suffered a 6–0 defeat.[4] Their first-ever participation in an international tournament saw them finish at the bottom, losing all three matches - 13–0 to Romania, 11–1 to Uzbekistan, and 3–0 to Jordan, ultimately finishing eighth overall.[5]

Turkmenistan initially entered the qualification campaign for the 2022 AFC Women's Asian Cup, which would have been their first official qualification tournament. However, they later withdrew due to travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic.[6]

Their first CAFA Women's Championship campaign was in 2022; After two draws, a 1–1 draw against Host Tajikistan where Swetlana Prýannikowa scored to secure a point for the debutants, and a goalless draw against Kyrgyzstan, the team suffered losses in their remaining two matches against Iran (4–0) and Uzbekistan (6–0), to finish fourth in the tournament.[7][8]

In 2023, Turkmenistan was ready for what might have been their first-ever Olympic qualifying campaign. However, despite initially entering the qualifiers and being drawn alongside Kyrgyzstan and India, they ultimately withdrew from the competition without providing a reason.[9][10]

In preparation for the upcoming competition, the team had scheduled a friendly match against a European team; Bulgaria in Sofia. However, the match was canceled due to logistical issues beyond the control of both teams.[11]

2025: new coach

From June 1, 2025, Boris Borowik has been appointed head coach of the Turkmenistan women's national football team. [12] In this position, he replaced Kamil Mingazov, who stood at the origins of the development of women's football in Turkmenistan. The first serious tournament for Boris Borovik's team was the 2026 Asian Cup qualifying tournament. Before the start of the tournament, the team, led by head coach Boris Borowik and his assistants Begenç Garaýew and Ýewgeniýa Spirina, held a preparatory training camp in Ashgabat. [13]

Results and fixtures

Main article: Turkmenistan women's national football team results
See also: 2025 in association football and FIFA International Match Calendar

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   Lose   Void or postponed   Fixture

2025

29 June 2026 AFC Asian Cup qualification Myanmar  8–0  Turkmenistan Yangon, Myanmar
16:00 UTC+6:30 Win Win 11', 28', 38'
Khin Mo Mo Tun 45', 76'
San Thaw Thaw 48'
May Htet Lu 52'
Tun Shwe Yee 90+4'		 Report Stadium: Thuwunna Stadium
Referee: Mu Mingxin (China)
2 July 2026 AFC Asian Cup qualification Turkmenistan  2–2  Bahrain Yangon, Myanmar
16:00 UTC+6:30
  • Çaryýewa 84'
  • Alymjanowa 89'
 Report
Stadium: Thuwunna Stadium
5 July 2026 AFC Asian Cup qualification Bangladesh  7–0  Turkmenistan Yangon, Myanmar
19:00 UTC+6:30 Report Stadium: Thuwunna Stadium

Coaching staff

Current coaching staff

As of 8 June 2022
Position Name
Head coach Kamil Mingazov
Goalkeeping Coach Akmyrat Gurbanow
Assistant Coach Perhat Podarov
Bagtygul Gurbanova
Team Manager Hurma Kuliyeva
Doctor Aryzgul Kichigulova
Team Staff Orazgeldi Geldiyev
Jumamyrat Jumamyradov
Yslam Kakabayev

Manager history

Name Period M W D L W% Note
Kamil Mingazow 2016–2025 9 0 2 7 0.00% [14]
Boris Borowik 2025–present 0 0 0 0 0.00% [15]

Players

Current squad

The following players were called up for the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup qualification matches from 29 June to 5 July 2025.[16]

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Club
1 1GK Aysha Amanberdiýewa (2004-01-08) 8 January 2004 Dudullu Spor
12 1GK Amaliýa Karapetýan (2004-11-28) 28 November 2004 Ahal
21 1GK Elnura Maksýutowa (2000-05-16) 16 May 2000 Lebap
2 2DF Merjen Bagşyýewa (2000-11-28) 28 November 2000 Margiana
3 2DF Ejegül Durdyýewa (1999-01-11) 11 January 1999 Ahal
6 2DF Leýli Atajanowa (1999-11-28) 28 November 1999 Altyn Täç
7 3MF Aişa Allaýewa (2003-12-27) 27 December 2003 Lebap
9 2DF Jeren Mämmedowa (2006-01-29) 29 January 2006 Ahal
11 2DF Maýa Musaskaýa (2000-01-06) 6 January 2000 MFA Žalgiris
17 2DF Aýlar Berdiýewa (2001-12-25) 25 December 2001 Ahal
4 3MF Şasenem Taganowa (2006-03-31) 31 March 2006 Margiana
8 3MF Läle Haýypowa (2002-11-28) 28 November 2002 Istanbul Bilgi
10 3MF Mariýa Çaryýewa (1996-02-12) 12 February 1996 Altyn Täç
13 3MF Angelina Zemskowa (1996-02-09) 9 February 1996 Altyn Täç
15 3MF Leýli Batyrowa (1998-11-28) 28 November 1998 Margiana
16 3MF Jemile Babaýewa (1999-01-08) 8 January 1999 Ahal
19 3MF Perwana Kurbanowa (2006-01-11) 11 January 2006 Ahal
20 3MF Malika Mämmedowa (1995-01-01) 1 January 1995 Ahal
– 3MF Halida Eşnyýazowa (1995-02-14) 14 February 1995 Margiana
5 4FW Laçyn Alymjanowa (1995-12-29) 29 December 1995 Lebap
14 4FW Gülzada Hankuliýewa (1996-12-07) 7 December 1996 Altyn Täç
18 4FW Şaperi Şadurdyýewa (2000-08-02) 2 August 2000 Balkan

Previous squads

Bold indicates winning squads

Records

As of 30 June 2022

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

Competitive record

FIFA Women's World Cup

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 to 2015 Did not exist Did not exist
2019 Did not enter Did not enter
2023 Withdrew from qualification Via AFC Women's Asian Cup
2027 Did not qualify
2031 To be determined To be determined
2035
Appearances 0/10 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –

Olympic Games

Summer Olympics record Qualification record
Year Round Position Pld W D L GS GA GD Pld W D L GS GA GD
1996 to 2016 Did not exist Did not exist
2020 Did not enter Did not enter
2024 Withdrew from qualification Withdrew
2028 Did not qualify Via AFC Women's Asian Cup
2032 To be determined To be determined
Appearances 0/9 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –

AFC Women's Asian Cup

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 to 1991 Part of  Soviet Union Part of  Soviet Union
1993 to 2018 Did not exist Did not exist
2022 Withdrew from qualification Withdrew
2026 Did not qualify 3 0 1 2 2 17 −15
2029 To be determined To be determined
Appearances 0/21 – – – – – – – – 3 0 1 2 2 17 −15
*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

CAFA Women's Championship

CAFA Women's Championship record
Year Round Position Pld W D* L GS GA
2018 Withdrew
2022 Fourth Place 4th 4 0 2 2 1 11
2026 To be determined
Appearances Fourth Place 4th 4 0 2 2 1 11
*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

Other tournaments

Turkish Women's Cup

Turkish Women's Cup record
Year Round Position Pld W D* L GS GA
2019 Seventh place match 8th 4 0 0 4 1 37
Appearances Group stage 8th 4 0 0 4 1 37
*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Member Association – Turkmenistan". FIFA.com. Archived from the original on 19 December 2019. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
  2. ^ "The FIFA/Coca-Cola Women's World Ranking". FIFA. 11 December 2025. Retrieved 11 December 2025.
  3. ^ "Iconic Mingazow seeks to build Turkmenistan women's football". inside.fifa.com. FIFA. 18 June 2021. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
  4. ^ "Женская сборная Казахстана разгромила Туркменистан в товарищеском матче" [The Kazakhstan women's team defeated Turkmenistan in a friendly match]. kff.kz (in Russian). Kazakhstan Football Federation. 25 February 2019. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
  5. ^ "România – Turkmenistan 13-0, cea mai categorică victorie din istorie" [Romania - Turkmenistan 13-0, the most decisive victory in history.]. frf.ro (in Romanian). Romanian Football Federation. 27 February 2019. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
  6. ^ "Женская сборная Туркменистана по футболу отказалась от борьбы за путёвку на Кубок Азии-2022 в Индии" [The Turkmenistan women's national football team withdrew from the competition for a spot in the 2022 Asian Cup in India.]. turkmenportal.com (in Russian). 6 August 2021. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
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  8. ^ "Женскую сборную Туркменистана по футболу наградили специальным призом чемпионата CAFA" [The women's national football team of Turkmenistan was awarded a special prize at the CAFA championship.]. turkmenportal.com (in Russian). 21 July 2022. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
  9. ^ "Женская сборная Туркменистана по футболу впервые примет участие в отборочном олимпийском турнире" [The women's national football team of Turkmenistan will participate for the first time in the Olympic qualifying tournament.]. turkmenistan.gov.tm (in Russian). 11 January 2023. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
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  11. ^ "Отмена дружеской встречи между женскими сборными Болгарии и Туркменистана" [Cancelation of Friendly Match Between Women's Teams of Bulgaria and Turkmenistan] (in Bulgarian). Bulgarian Football Union. 7 July 2023. Retrieved 15 May 2024 – via Instagram.
  12. ^ "Туркменские футболистки стартуют в квалификации Кубка Азии-2026 под руководством нового главного тренера". 29 June 2025.
  13. ^ "Туркменские футболистки стартуют в квалификации Кубка Азии-2026 под руководством нового главного тренера". 29 June 2025.
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  15. ^ "Boris Borowik has been appointed as the head coach of the Turkmenistan women's national football team". tff.com.tm. Ashgabat: Football Federation of Turkmenistan. 27 May 2025. Retrieved 1 June 2025.
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