Players with Freedom QJ League experience called up to Kazakhstan WU-16 national team!

24 out of 25 players selected by the coaching staff led by Yulia Mamonova have previously played in the Freedom QJ League.

Goalkeepers: Aknur Zhaksykeldy, Ekaterina Aleschenko (both – Kairat), Aisha Sharip (Astana);

Defenders: Kausar Alpysbay, Dinara Durmekbayeva, Elizaveta Ostertak, Sofia Yashkova (all – Kairat), Sabina Aitchanova, Valeria Kosareva (Irtysh), Ainel Smanova (Astana), Anastasia Sherstnyova (Tobyl);

Midfielders: Ainur Anuarbek, Nuray Bolatova (Zhetysu), Saida Duissembayeva (Shakhter), Oksana Nikitchenko (Kairat), Alina Sartayeva (Tobyl), Dayana Tulebayeva (Aktobe), Zhibek Marat (Zenit-Alanya, Turkey);

Forwards: Aizhan Yessirkepova (Aktobe), Zarema Maksot, Sofia Rybak (both – Astana), Milena Nikolenko, Sofia Yagudina (both – Kairat), Takhmina Tashboyeva (Taraz), Balzhan Tolemis (Zhetysu).

Alongside Kazakhstan, the national teams of Estonia, Israel and Uzbekistan will take part in the tournament. The matches will be held on May 2, 4 and 8 in Talgar.