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

2024

26 October 2024 (2024-10-26) Friendly	Malaysia	3–1	Laos	Dubai, United Arab Emirates
19:00 UTC+3	Barek 23' Zamzaihiri 30' Anjani 63'		Inthida 18'	Stadium: Police Officers' Club Stadium

29 October 2024 (2024-10-29) Friendly	Saudi Arabia	4–0	Laos	Dubai, United Arab Emirates
19:00 UTC+3	Tawfiq 51' Mobarak 53', 70' Abdulmohsen 84'			Stadium: Police Officers' Club Stadium

November 2024 (2024-11) 2025 ASEAN Women's Championship qualification^[9]	East Timor	0–0	Laos	Vientiane, Laos
19:30 UTC+7

November 2024 (2024-11) 2025 ASEAN Women's Championship qualification^[10]	Laos	v	Singapore	Vientiane, Laos
15:00 UTC+7

Coaching staff

Current coaching staff

Position	Name
Team manager	Manila Alounlangsy Kaikesy Phommavanh
Head coach	Nayuha Toyoda
Assistant coach	Vilayvanh Panyanouvong
	Phoutthasack Silikoun
	Meenou Phakdy
Goalkeeper coach	Phouth Khamsoukthavong
Health/Medical Officer	Tictar Duangphachan
Health/Medical Officer	Onta Maneeseng
Media Officer	Phuetsapha Phannamvong
Interpreter	Yuriko Shinoda
Equipment manager	Savai Olathai
Team management	Outtama Khangmanivong
Media manager	Thaiphakone Phakasy

Managerial history

Name	Period	Achievements
Honma Kei	2013
Kovanh Namthavixay	2015
Donesavanh Xaiyasombat	2021
Vongmisay Soubouakham	2022
Mohammad Herman Zailani	2023
Nayuha Toyoda.^[11]	2023–0000

Players

Current squad

The following players were called up for the friendly matches against Malaysia and Saudi Arabia on 26 and 29 October 2024 respectively.^[12]

Pos.	Player	Date of birth (age)	Club
1GK	Phatthalavady Sophothirath	(2003-09-17) September 17, 2003 (age 21)	Young Elephants
1GK	Tamon Soukthivong	(2003-08-14) August 14, 2003 (age 21)	Master 7

2DF	Saysamone Inthaphone	(2003-05-29) May 29, 2003 (age 21)	Thaxang
2DF	Thippakone Syvonglath	(2004-01-23) January 23, 2004 (age 20)	Thaxang
2DF	Vilinthone Vongsengthong	(2001-11-11) November 11, 2001 (age 23)	Young Elephants
2DF	Vilayphone Phengsana	(2004-01-04) January 4, 2004 (age 20)	Young Elephants
2DF	Khamlar Keomany	(2004-02-27) February 27, 2004 (age 20)	Young Elephants
2DF	Lanoy Vongsingkham	(2002-11-04) November 4, 2002 (age 22)	Army
2DF	Kavao Vongphachan	(2005-07-30) July 30, 2005 (age 19)	S.E.C.
2DF	Nitza Sumalu	(2006-12-24) December 24, 2006 (age 17)	S.E.C.
2DF	Aunna Keo Onsy	(2009-05-16) May 16, 2009 (age 15)	Master 7

3MF	Inthida Khounsy	(2003-08-03) August 3, 2003 (age 21)	Thaxang
3MF	Sengdeuan Phongphailath	(2005-12-22) December 22, 2005 (age 18)	Master 7
3MF	Kemmy Phatdala	(2002-03-19) March 19, 2002 (age 22)	Young Elephants
3MF	Aphatsala Chanhthavongxay	(2001-05-20) May 20, 2001 (age 23)	Army
3MF	Latda Volachit	(2006-01-29) January 29, 2006 (age 18)	Luang Prabang
3MF	Saiyfon Thamany	(2007-05-20) May 20, 2007 (age 17)	Luang Prabang

4FW	Kemmy Oudomsouk	(2009-04-30) April 30, 2009 (age 15)	Young Elephants
4FW	Mackchatha Phimmasone	(2005-05-03) May 3, 2005 (age 19)	Champasak
4FW	Phanykone Vannalath	(1995-11-06) November 6, 1995 (age 29)	S.E.C.
4FW	Thongdy Luangthoummala	(2008-07-18) July 18, 2008 (age 16)	Army
4FW	Noun Chanthanahak	(2009-06-29) June 29, 2009 (age 15)	Luang Prabang

Recent call-ups

The following players have been called up to the Laos squad in the past 24 months.

Pos.	Player	Date of birth (age)	Caps	Goals	Club	Latest call-up
GK	Bangon Phonexay	(2002-01-19) January 19, 2002 (age 22)	-	-	Young Elephants	v Pakistan, 28 September 2023
GK	Leena Latsamee	(2005-09-06) September 6, 2005 (age 19)	-	-	Luang Prabang	v Pakistan, 28 September 2023

DF	Vilaivanh Panyanouvong	(2001-07-25) July 25, 2001 (age 23)	-	-		v Pakistan, 28 September 2023
DF	Boling	(2001-03-11) March 11, 2001 (age 23)	-	-		v Pakistan, 28 September 2023

MF	Dalavone Sophapmisay	(2002-08-16) August 16, 2002 (age 22)	-	-	Army	v Pakistan, 28 September 2023
MF	Anouta Chanthithong	(2001-08-16) August 16, 2001 (age 23)	-	-	Young Elephants	v Pakistan, 28 September 2023
MF	Sinlakhone Bounnaly	(2007-04-21) April 21, 2007 (age 17)	-	-	S.E.C.	v Pakistan, 28 September 2023
MF	Phonethip Phommachanh	(2002-02-26) February 26, 2002 (age 22)	-	-		v Pakistan, 28 September 2023

FW	Chaikham Xaiyapaserd	(2004-04-24) April 24, 2004 (age 20)	-	-	Master 7	v Pakistan, 28 September 2023
FW	Chinda Sihalath	(2005-11-27) November 27, 2005 (age 19)	-	-	Master 7	v Pakistan, 28 September 2023
FW	Hatluethai Thammavongsa	(2004-11-08) November 8, 2004 (age 20)	-	-	Young Elephants	v Pakistan, 28 September 2023

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

ASEAN Women's Cup

ASEAN Women's Cup record
Year	Result	Position	Pld	W	D*	L	GS	GA
2024	To be determined
Total	—	1/1	—	—	—	–	–	–

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.
^ Official Drawing Ceremony AFF Women's Cup 2024 Laos on YouTube
^ Official Drawing Ceremony AFF Women's Cup 2024 Laos on YouTube
^ "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.
^ "Announcement of 22 players participating in the 3-Nation Football Friendly Tournament in the United Arab Emirates" (in Lao). Lao Football Federation. 21 October 2024. Retrieved 21 October 2024 – via facebook.

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] Official Drawing Ceremony AFF Women's Cup 2024 Laos on YouTube

[10] Official Drawing Ceremony AFF Women's Cup 2024 Laos on YouTube

[11] "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.

[12] "Announcement of 22 players participating in the 3-Nation Football Friendly Tournament in the United Arab Emirates" (in Lao). Lao Football Federation. 21 October 2024. Retrieved 21 October 2024 – via facebook.

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