DWFC HISTORY

Diya Women Football Club (DWFC) is the pioneering women’s football club in Pakistan dedicated to empowering girls and women through football. Affiliated with the Pakistan Football Federation, we play our home games at Sharfabad Club, Karachi.

Competitions:

  • National Women Championship Under-16
  • National Women Championship Under-19
  • National Women Championship Open Age
  • All Pakistan Quaid-e-Azam Trophy (Islamabad)
  • LUMS Festive (Lahore)
  • Total Football Tournament (Islamabad)
  • Inter-District Tournament
  • Sand Football Tournament
  • Youth World Cup
  • Various Private Tournaments

Diya Women Football Club (DWFC), established in 2002 and recognized by the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) in 2006, is the first women’s football club in Pakistan. Founded by Dr. Sadia Sheikh, the country’s only FIFA Certified National Football Administrator and the first female AFC Certified Match Commissioner in Pakistan, DWFC aims to popularize football among girls across Karachi, Sindh, and Pakistan.

DWFC has extended its reach to Tharparkar, Baluchistan, Mirpurkhas, Jamshoro, and Kashmir. Our mission is to create an environment where Pakistani women footballers can thrive, showcasing their talent and fostering growth from a young age.

Club Achievements

National Championships:

  • Top Four Finishes:
    • Runner-up: 2009, 2011
    • Third Place: 2007
    • Fourth Place: 2014

International Tours:

  • 2007: Competed in Sri Lanka, Jordan, and Malaysia, securing wins against local teams.

PFF Inter Club Women Championships:

  • 2008: Runners-up

All Pakistan NBP Inter Club Women Football Championships:

  • 2012: Champions

Quaid-e-Azam Interprovincial Sports Festival:

  • June 2015: Represented Sindh Team, with DWFC Head Coach Ms. Rukhsar Rashid coaching the team.
  • 2017: Represented Sindh Team again, with Ms. Rukhsar Rashid as coach, winning Bronze.

Notable Players

Diya Women Football Club (DWFC) has been home to several former and current Pakistan internationals, including:

  • Marium Leghari
  • Mehwish Khan
  • Sarah Barkatullah
  • Nadia Siraj
  • Faryal Shah
  • Hina Javed
  • Fatima Ansari
  • Humaira Rajput
  • Marium Zehri (U-16)
  • Shumaila (U-16)
  • Zunaira Shah (U-16)
  • Rukhsar Rashid
  • Hajra Khan (Current Pakistan Captain)

Additional players such as Ayesha Mahfooz, Kiran Karim, Uroosa Nawaz, Aliya Jalka, Rabia Jawad (U-16), Ameerah Haq (U-16), Fatima Faizan (U-16), Sarah Ladiwala (U-16), Iffat Batool, Sarah Shah, Kiran Ali, and Erum Kazmi attended the Pakistan Camp for the 3rd SAFF Championships (2014) and the 2nd U-16 SAFF Championship (2018).

Media Features & Collaborations

  • 2006: BBC documentary highlighting DWFC’s efforts to promote women’s football.
  • 2011: UNICEF documentary featuring the club.
  • Collaborations: Worked with I AM KARACHI, POND’s Miracle Journey, Girl Power Organisation (Denmark), Alma Culture Center (Norway), RIGHT TO PLAY, Women Win, and the U.S. Embassy on various women empowerment projects.

Community Initiatives

  • 2017: DWFC supported street children through team building, leadership, and sportsmanship programs.
  • 2018: Organized the “1st DWFC All Sindh Girls U-13 Football Tournament” in Tharparkar, with local teams achieving notable success. Talented players Ms. Devi and Ms. Jamna were selected for the Gothia Cup in China (2019).

International Exposure

  • 2006: First Pakistani women’s team to travel internationally, playing friendly matches in Malaysia and Sri Lanka.
  • 2017: Participated in the Gothia Cup (China) in the G-13 category and Norway Cup (Oslo) in the G-14 category.
  • 2018: Returned to Gothia Cup (China) in the G-12 and B-12 categories, with player Inciya Raza participating in the Oath Ceremony.
  • 2019: G-16 team competed in Turkey for friendly matches. Rukhsar Rashid was selected for the 8th International Futsal Coaching Course in Italy and the Pakistan U.S. Exchange Program for addressing gender-based violence through sport in Philadelphia, PA.
 
 
 
 

Introducing Diya Academy

Building on the success of Diya WFC, we are excited to launch Diya Academy, founded by our President and Founder. This new initiative is dedicated to unlocking the potential of boys and young girls through a transformative educational experience.

Diya Academy aims to empower students to achieve their dreams and make a significant impact on their future.

Join us in celebrating this new chapter and explore how Diya Academy can make a difference in your child’s life!

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Regularly held at our Academy in Sharfabad Club, Karachi.

For details on joining, please refer to our Student Guide or Academy Prospectus.

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