The women's futsal team of Turkmenistan has arrived in Tashkent for the Asian Cup qualifying tournament
The women's futsal team of Turkmenistan, led by head coach Kamil Mingazov, has arrived in Tashkent to participate in the 2025 Asian Cup qualifying tournament. The team consists of 15 players, including 5 foreign players.
According to the draw results, the Turkmen team is in Group C, where they will face the teams of Uzbekistan, Australia, the Philippines, and Kuwait. Mingazov's team will play their first match on January 11 against the Australian team.
All Group C matches will be held in Tashkent from January 11 to 19. To advance to the final part of the tournament, which will take place in May 2025 in China, the team needs to finish in one of the top two places in the group. Additionally, one best team among those finishing third will also have a chance to advance to the final stage.
The roster of the Turkmenistan team:
Goalkeepers: Aisha Amanberdiyeva – "Dudullu" (Turkey), Malika Eminova – (Lebap Region)
Field players: Maya Musatskaya – "Žalgiris" (Lithuania), Surai Mamedsahatova – "Torpedo MAI" (Russia), Maria Khmyrova – "Aydin" University (Turkey), Lale Haipova – "Bilgi" University (Turkey), Maria Chariyeva (captain), Kamila Mingazova, Jeren Mamedova, Jemile Babaeva, Amalia Karapetyants, Edjegul Durdiyeva, Malika Mamedova, Leyli Atajanova (all – "Altyn Tach", Ashgabat), Pervana Kurbanova – ("Yildiz", Dashoguz Region).
Schedule of matches for the Turkmenistan team:
January 11:
15:00 Turkmenistan – Australia
January 15:
15:00 Philippines – Turkmenistan
January 17:
15:00 Turkmenistan – Kuwait
January 19:
18:00 Turkmenistan – Uzbekistan