SAFF: Afghan, Sri Lankan women's squads train in Islamabad

Published November 11, 2014
Afghan women football player Wida Zimry balances a ball during a practice. — AFP Photo
Afghan women football player Wida Zimry balances a ball during a practice. — AFP Photo
Sri Lankan women's football players warm up during a practice ahead of the South Asia Football Federation (SAFF) women's football championship at the Sports Complex in Islamabad. — AFP Photo
Sri Lankan women's football players warm up during a practice ahead of the South Asia Football Federation (SAFF) women's football championship at the Sports Complex in Islamabad. — AFP Photo
Afghan women football team coach Faqir Zada (2R) exercises with team players during a practice. — AFP Photo
Afghan women football team coach Faqir Zada (2R) exercises with team players during a practice. — AFP Photo
Sri Lankan women's football players warm up. — AFP Photo
Sri Lankan women's football players warm up. — AFP Photo
Afghan women football players pose for a picture during a practice. AFP Photo
Afghan women football players pose for a picture during a practice. AFP Photo
Sri Lankan women's football players warm up. — AFP Photo
Sri Lankan women's football players warm up. — AFP Photo
Afghan women football team coach Faqir Zada (R) exercises with team players.— AFP Photo
Afghan women football team coach Faqir Zada (R) exercises with team players.— AFP Photo
Afghan women football player Wida Zimry balances a ball. — AFP Photo
Afghan women football player Wida Zimry balances a ball. — AFP Photo
Afghan women football team coach Faqir Zada (TOP) exercises with team players during a practice. — AFP Photo
Afghan women football team coach Faqir Zada (TOP) exercises with team players during a practice. — AFP Photo

Pakistan is going to host the third South Asia Football Federation (SAFF) women's football championship which will continue from November 11-20 in Islamabad, with organisers promising tight security.

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