Meet Us

DR. SADIA SHEIKH

PRESIDENT & FOUNDER

Diya FC

President & Founder
Pioneered Pakistan’s first women’s football club, driving its vision and growth.

Diya Academy

Founder
Established an academy dedicated to youth development and educational advancement.

Sindh Women Futsal Association

President
Leading the association to promote and enhance women’s futsal in the region.

Sindh Women Football Association

Chairperson
Heading the association to advance women’s football at the provincial level.

Professional Certifications

FIFA Certified ‘C’ License Coach
First FIFA Certified Administrator in Pakistan
AFC Certified Match Commissioner (only female in Pakistan)
Certified Futsal Coach from PSFF

International Experience

IVLP Member (USA)

Notable Achievements

Founder of PE School in Pakistan
Ponds Miracle Women 2018 Award
Organized Workshops on Gender-Based Violence in Tharparkar, Thatta, and Mirpurkhas with Right to Play and Women Cohesive Society Arts Council

Past Roles

Ex-PFF Executive & Congress Member

NAILA SHEIKH

VICE PRESIDENT

Diya FC

Vice President

Diya Academy

President

Sindh Women Futsal Association

Treasurer

IWFFA

Social Media Manager

Certifications

International Type Based Teaching (Education of Pakistan)
International Certified Personal Trainer (International Accreditation Organisation & IFCA)
Futsal Coaching (PSFF)
Intel Tech to the Future (Microsoft)
Women Peace World Cup 2021 Achievement

Other Roles

Faculty Member (Haque Academy)
Administrator (DSOPEF)
Graphics Designer & IT Expert

Memberships

Human Rights Defender
Agha Khan Youth & Sports Board.

Certifications

Pakistan Lifesaving Federation
Civil Defense (Govt of Sindh)

FATIMA KIRAN

GENERAL SECERETARY

Education & Certifications

Graduated from Karachi University
Certified Futsal Coach (PSFF)

ZEBA BAKHTIAR

HONORARY MEMBER

Board Member

DWFC

Artist & Social Worker

SAUBIA FATEMI-HAQUE

HONORARY MEMBER

Board Member

DWFC
SYSA

Education & Certifications

BA in Management & Psychology (Ohio Wesleyan University, USA)
Group Fitness Certification (AFAA)
Prenatal Exercise Certification (AFAA)

Experience

Over 15 years in Education

PROFESSOR DR. BUSHRA JAMIL ALI

EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER

Consultant

Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases
Aga Khan University

Current Roles

President
Medical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases Society of Pakistan (MMIDSP)
National Coordinator
Common Management Unit for Global Fund TB, HIV, and Malaria grants
Member
National Command & Operations Center (NCOC), Islamabad