Laos women's national football team

Laos
Association	Lao Football Federation
Confederation	AFC (Asia)
Sub-confederation	AFF (Southeast Asia)
Head coach	Nayuha Toyoda
Top scorer	Souphavanh Phayvanh (19)
Home stadium	New Laos National Stadium
FIFA code	LAO
First colours	Second colours
FIFA ranking
Current	92 1 (16 August 2024)
Highest	73 (June 2009; December 2009)
Lowest	93 (March – June 2024)
First international
	Thailand 13–1 Laos ; (Yangon, Myanmar; 6 September 2007)
Biggest win
	Laos 11–0 Indonesia ; (Vientiane, Laos; 16 October 2011)
Biggest defeat
	Thailand 14–1 Laos ; (Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; 22 September 2012)
AFF Championship
Appearances	7 (first in 2007)
Best result	Fourth Place (2011, 2012)

The Laos women's national football team (Lao: ທີມຊາດຍິງລາວ) is the senior women's football team representing Laos. and is overseen by the Lao Football Federation.

History

A Journey of Firsts

In 2005, Laos was among the Southeast Asian nations, alongside other neighboring countries, anticipated to field a women's football team for the SEA Games held in Marikina in December.^[2] However, the women's team was not established until 2007, making their international debut at the 2007 AFF Women's Championship. On September 6, 2007, they faced the Thailand team, suffering a 1–13 defeat, with Souphavanh Phayvanh scoring Laos first-ever goal in the 70th minute.^[3] Despite another loss to Myanmar, the team achieved their first international victory by defeating the Singapore team 3–1.

Later in 2007, the team made its debut at the SEA Games and advanced to the semifinals on their first attempt, ultimately finishing in fourth place after losing both the semifinal and bronze medal matches.

In 2009, the team competed in the SEA Games held on home soil, once again finishing in fourth place for the second consecutive tournament.

The year 2011 saw Laos host the AFF Women's Championship for the first time and reach the semifinals for the first time in the competition’s history.^[4]^[5] The team secured their biggest result with an 11–0 victory over the Indonesia team, but finished fourth after losses to Southeast Asian giants Vietnam and Thailand.^[6]

In 2015, Laos participated in their first Olympic qualifying tournament but were eliminated in the first round after losses to the Chinese Taipei team and Iran.^[7]

After not playing a single match between 2015 and 2021, the team returned to action and participated in their first Asian Cup Qualifying campaign in 2021. Drawn into Group A, the team was eliminated after a loss to Chinese Taipei and a draw with hosts Bahrain.^[8]

Team image

Home stadium

The Laos women's national team plays their home matches at the New Laos National Stadium.

Results and fixtures

The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.

Legend

Win Draw Lose Fixture

2023

18 September 2023 (2023-09-18) 2023 Taif International Tournament GS	Laos	1–4	Lebanon	Taif, Saudi Arabia
17:30 UTC+3	Chinda 81'	Report	Arabi 13' C. Iskandar 60' Raed 65' L. Iskandar 70'	Stadium: King Fahd Sports City Referee: Nodira Mirzoeva (Tajikistan)

24 September 2023 (2023-09-24) 2023 Taif International Tournament GS	Bhutan	0–0	Laos	Taif, Saudi Arabia
17:30 UTC+3		Report		Stadium: King Fahd Sports City

28 September 2023 (2023-09-28) 2023 Taif International Tournament 5th place	Pakistan	1–1 (4–2 p)	Laos	Taif, Saudi Arabia
17:30 UTC+7	Z. Shah 58'	Report	Chaikham 63'	Stadium: King Fahd Sports City Referee: Nodira Mirzoeva (Tajikistan)
	Penalties
	Z. Shah Hirani Malik Malika-e-Noor M. Khan		Phatthalavady Kemmy Phanykone Chinda Saysamone

Coaching staff

Current coaching staff

Position	Name
Technical Director	V. Sundramoorthy
General manager	Thongphet Manisavanh
General manager	Khamphay Praseuth
Team manager	Somsanouk Liensavanh
Head coach	Nayuha Toyoda
Assistant coach	Donesavanh Xaiyasombat
Assistant coach	Khansanith Khamchaleun
Goalkeeper coach	Chanthakhad Siengpongsai
Fitness coach	Takanori Ishii
Team doctor	Banchong Jinda
	Buaphan Sihavong
	Chanthit Inchai
Equipment manager	Savai Olathai
Team management	Outtama Khangmanivong
Media manager	Thaiphakone Phakasy
Kit manager	Vannalak Vongphom
Massage therapise	Sivilay Sihathep
Team admin	Sounansay Nakmomgkhon

Managerial history

Name	Period	Achievements
Honma Kei	2013
Kovanh Namthavixay	2015
Donesavanh Xaiyasombat	2021
Vongmisay Soubouakham	2022
Mohammad Herman Zailani	2023
Nayuha Toyoda.^[9]	2023–0000

Players

Current squad

The following players were called up for the 2023 SAFF Women's International Friendly Tournament (Taif) on september 2023.^[10]

Pos.	Player	Date of birth (age)	Club
1GK	Bangon Phonexay	(2002-01-19) January 19, 2002 (age 22)	Young Elephants
1GK	Phatthalavady Sophothirath	(2003-09-17) September 17, 2003 (age 21)	Young Elephants
1GK	Lyna Latsamee

2DF	Saysamone Inthaphone	(2003-05-29) May 29, 2003 (age 21)
2DF	Vilinthone Vongsengthong	(2001-11-11) November 11, 2001 (age 22)	Young Elephants
2DF	Lanoy Vongsingkham	(2002-11-04) November 4, 2002 (age 21)
2DF	Thippakone Syvonglath	(2004-01-23) January 23, 2004 (age 20)
2DF	Vilaivanh Panyanouvong	(2001-07-25) July 25, 2001 (age 23)
2DF	Kavao Vongphachan	(2005-07-30) July 30, 2005 (age 19)
2DF	Boling	(2001-03-11) March 11, 2001 (age 23)
2DF	Vilayphone Phengsana

3MF	Dalavone Sophabmisay	(2002-08-16) August 16, 2002 (age 22)
3MF	Phanykone Vannalath	(1995-11-06) November 6, 1995 (age 28)
3MF	Anouta Chanthithong	(2001-08-16) August 16, 2001 (age 23)	Young Elephants
3MF	Inthida Khounsy		Ezra
3MF	Sengdeuan Phongphailath	(2005-12-22) December 22, 2005 (age 18)
3MF	Sinlakhone Bounnaly	(2007-04-21) April 21, 2007 (age 17)
3MF	Phonethip Phommachanh
3MF	Khamlar Keomany

4FW	Kemmy Phatdala	(2002-03-19) March 19, 2002 (age 22)
4FW	Chaikham Xaiyapaserd	(2004-04-24) April 24, 2004 (age 20)
4FW	Aphatsala Chanhthavongxay	(2001-05-20) May 20, 2001 (age 23)
4FW	Chinda Sihalath	(2005-11-27) November 27, 2005 (age 18)
4FW	Hatluethai Thammavongsa	(2004-11-08) November 8, 2004 (age 19)

Recent call-ups

The following players have been called up to the Laos squad in the past 12 months.

Pos.	Player	Date of birth (age)	Caps	Goals
GK	Boonyong Akkhavong	(1991-10-10) 10 October 1991 (age 32)	-	-
	Soutdaoloung Phasiri	(1988-07-14) 14 July 1988 (age 36)	-	-
	Sengthid Khamla	(1993-06-28) 28 June 1993 (age 31)	-	-
	Noum Anmahongsa	(1993-01-13) 13 January 1993 (age 31)	-	-
	Souchitta Phonhalath (c)	(1992-05-19) 19 May 1992 (age 32)	-	-
	Nok Douangmala	(1991-03-15) 15 March 1991 (age 33)	-	-
	Sysuvan Phomsuvan	(1994-02-14) 14 February 1994 (age 30)	-	-
	Phanykone Vannalath	(1995-11-06) 6 November 1995 (age 28)	-	-
	Anouluck Keosinthavone	(1990-12-25) 25 December 1990 (age 33)	-	-
	Bouasy Chanphong	(1990-02-12) 12 February 1990 (age 34)	-	-
	Phetphachan Phommachack	(1991-01-14) 14 January 1991 (age 33)	-	-
	Vannida Soukpanhya	(1991-08-10) 10 August 1991 (age 33)	-	-
	Minivanh Bounthan	(1990-06-11) 11 June 1990 (age 34)	-	-
	Borneo Louangamard	(1995-05-20) 20 May 1995 (age 29)	-	-
	Viengkhone Chantamala	(1990-07-01) 1 July 1990 (age 34)	-	-
	Keota Phongoudom	(1991-01-19) 19 January 1991 (age 33)	-	-
GK	Hongthong Choulapanh	(1986-09-05) 5 September 1986 (age 38)	-	-
	Vongdeuan Chanthanivong	(1984-09-20) 20 September 1984 (age 40)	-	-
FW	Souphavanh Phayvanh	(1995-11-30) 30 November 1995 (age 28)	24	18

Records

*Active players in bold, statistics correct as of 1 October 2021.

Most capped players

#	Player	Year(s)	Caps

Top goalscorers

#	Player	Year(s)	Goals
1	Souphavanh Phayvanh	2007–2015	19
2	Souchitta Phonharath	2007–2015	12
3	Aphatsala Chanhthavongxay	2021–present	2
	Johnny Sayasanh	2007–2013	2
	Noum Angmansongsa	2007–2015	2
	Ting Sengmany	2007–2013	2
	Vannida Soukpanhya	2011–2015	2
8	Chaikham Xaiyapaserd	2021–present	1
	Chinda Sihalath	2021–present	1
	Dalavone Sophabmisay	2021–present	1

Competitive record

FIFA Women's World Cup

FIFA Women's World Cup record
Year	Result	Position	Pld	W	D*	L	GS	GA
1991–2007	Did not exist
2011–2019	Did not enter
2023	Did not qualify
2027	To be determined
Total	—	0/1	—	—	—	–	–	–

Olympic Games

Summer Olympics record
Year	Result	Position	Pld	W	D*	L	GS	GA
1996–2004	Did not exist
2008–2012	Did not enter
2016	Did not qualify
2020–2024	Did not enter
Total	—	0/1	—	—	—	–	–	–

AFC Women's Asian Cup

AFC Women's Asian Cup record
Year	Result	Position	Pld	W	D*	L	GS	GA
1975–2006	Did not exist
2008–2018	Did not enter
2022	Did not qualify
2026	To be determined
2029	To be determined
Total	—	0/1	—	—	—	–	–	–

Asian Games

Asian Games record
Year	Result	Position	Pld	W	D*	L	GS	GA
1990–2006	Did not exist
2010–2022	Did not enter
2026	to be determined
2030
2034
Total	—	—	—	—	—	–	–	–

AFF Women's Championship

AFF Women's Championship record
Year	Round	Position	Pld	W	D*	L	GS	GA
2004–2006	Did not exist
2007	Group Stage	6th	3	1	0	2	4	21
2008	Group Stage	5th	4	2	0	2	4	14
2011	Fourth place	4th	5	2	0	3	16	14
2012	Fourth place	4th	4	1	0	3	4	26
2013	Group Stage	8th	4	1	0	3	5	17
2015	Group Stage	6th	3	1	0	2	2	13
2016–2019	Did not enter
2022	Group Stage	7th	4	1	1	2	4	9
2025	To be determined
Total	Best: Fourth place	7/7	27	9	1	17	69	114

SEA Games

SEA Games record
Year	Result	Position	Pld	W	D*	L	GS	GA
1985–2005	Did not exist
2007	Fourth place	4th	4	0	1	3	3	19
2009	Fourth place	4th	4	1	1	2	7	8
2013	Group Stage	5th	2	0	0	2	1	8
2017–2019	Did not enter
2021	Group Stage	6th	3	0	0	3	0	9
2023	Group Stage	8th	3	0	0	3	1	10
2025	To be determined
2027
2029
2031
2033
Total	Best: Fourth place	5/7	16	1	2	13	12	54

Honours

References

^ "The FIFA/Coca-Cola Women's World Ranking". FIFA. 16 August 2024. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
^ Tandoc Jr., Edson C. (13 April 2005). "Tourism boost for Marikina". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 11 June 2012.
^ "Khai mạc giải vô địch bóng đá nữ AFF 2007: Thái Lan khởi đầu ấn tượng" [Opening of the 2007 AFF Women's Championship: Thailand Starts with an Impressive Performance]. vff.org.vn (in Vietnamese). Vietnam Football Federation. 7 September 2007. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
^ "AFF women's football championship to be held in October". en.nhandan.vn. 22 February 2011. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
^ "AFF Women's C'Ship: Vietnam Wins Group A; Laos Takes Runners-Up Spot". aseanfootball.org. 20 October 2011. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
^ "Vietnam beats Laos 6-0 to win bronze". en.nhandan.vn. 26 October 2011. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
^ "AFC Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament: Iran Crushes Laos". tasnimnews.com. 23 March 2015. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
^ "Chinese Taipei beat Laos to close in on return to Finals". the-afc.com. Asian Football Confederation. 19 October 2021. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
^ "ແຕ່ງຕັ້ງທ່ານToyoda Nayuha ເປັນຄູຝຶກຍິງທີມຊາດລາວຄົນໃໝ່" [Appointed as the new coach for the Laos women's national team is Toyoda Nayuha.]. laoff.org.la (in Lao). Lao Football Federation. 5 September 2023. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
^ "ທີມຊາດຍິງປະກາດ24ລາຍຊື່ ເຂົ້າຮ່ວມການແຂ່ງຂັນລາຍການ International Women's Friendly Tournament 2023 ທີ່ປະເທດ ຊາອຸດິອາຣັບບີ" [The national women's team announces a 24-player roster for the International Women’s Friendly Tournament 2023 held in Saudi Arabia.]. laoff.org.la (in Lao). 26 August 2024. Retrieved 2 September 2024.

External links

[FIFA_Women's_World_Rankings-1] "The FIFA/Coca-Cola Women's World Ranking". FIFA. 16 August 2024. Retrieved 16 August 2024.

[asiangames-2] Tandoc Jr., Edson C. (13 April 2005). "Tourism boost for Marikina". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 11 June 2012.

[3] "Khai mạc giải vô địch bóng đá nữ AFF 2007: Thái Lan khởi đầu ấn tượng" [Opening of the 2007 AFF Women's Championship: Thailand Starts with an Impressive Performance]. vff.org.vn (in Vietnamese). Vietnam Football Federation. 7 September 2007. Retrieved 4 September 2024.

[4] "AFF women's football championship to be held in October". en.nhandan.vn. 22 February 2011. Retrieved 4 September 2024.

[5] "AFF Women's C'Ship: Vietnam Wins Group A; Laos Takes Runners-Up Spot". aseanfootball.org. 20 October 2011. Retrieved 4 September 2024.

[6] "Vietnam beats Laos 6-0 to win bronze". en.nhandan.vn. 26 October 2011. Retrieved 4 September 2024.

[7] "AFC Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament: Iran Crushes Laos". tasnimnews.com. 23 March 2015. Retrieved 4 September 2024.

[8] "Chinese Taipei beat Laos to close in on return to Finals". the-afc.com. Asian Football Confederation. 19 October 2021. Retrieved 4 September 2024.

[9] "ແຕ່ງຕັ້ງທ່ານToyoda Nayuha ເປັນຄູຝຶກຍິງທີມຊາດລາວຄົນໃໝ່" [Appointed as the new coach for the Laos women's national team is Toyoda Nayuha.]. laoff.org.la (in Lao). Lao Football Federation. 5 September 2023. Retrieved 4 September 2024.

[10] "ທີມຊາດຍິງປະກາດ24ລາຍຊື່ ເຂົ້າຮ່ວມການແຂ່ງຂັນລາຍການ International Women's Friendly Tournament 2023 ທີ່ປະເທດ ຊາອຸດິອາຣັບບີ" [The national women's team announces a 24-player roster for the International Women’s Friendly Tournament 2023 held in Saudi Arabia.]. laoff.org.la (in Lao). 26 August 2024. Retrieved 2 September 2024.

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