ISLAMABAD: Pakistan women's football team will witness a historic day on September 7, as their eight-year-long wait will be over after the team takes on India to kick off its campaign in SAFF Women Championship. Pakistan will be led by UAE-based Maria Khan, who will enter the field for her international debut wearing the captain’s armband. UAE-based Maria Khan will lead the Pakistan team who will enter the field for her international debut wearing the captain’s armband. In an exclusive interview with Geo.tv, Maria spoke about her journey, her experience of being in the Pakistan camp and her plans for the team. The 31-year-old goal-keeper turned mid-fielder said that the Pakistan team is "not in Nepal just to show off" and players are really looking forward to competing well.

“We're hungry, we're looking to come in and compete, we're not here to just show up. The girls are really excited. Really excited for the opportunity to finally get back on the international stage after eight years. There's good energy throughout the camp,” she told Geo.tv from Kathmandu after the team’s first training session there. “One of the key strengths within the team is that we do have a young team and that means our girls are able to recover a lot quicker as well as adapt and learn information and absorb information very quickly as well,” the captain said. “Inshallah we will make you guys proud,” Maria said confidently.

Published in The Daily National Courier, September, 01 2022

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