Nicaragua women's national football team
Women's national football team representing Nicaragua
Nickname(s) | La Azul y Blanco Las Pinoleras Albiazules | ||
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Association | Federación Nicaragüense de Fútbol (FENIFUT) | ||
Head coach | Doriva Bueno | ||
FIFA code | NCA | ||
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FIFA ranking | |||
Current | 111 4 (16 August 2024)[1] | ||
Highest | 86 (July 2003) | ||
Lowest | 124 (September 2019) | ||
First international | |||
Guatemala 5–0 Nicaragua (Guatemala, 22 May 2000) | |||
Biggest win | |||
Nicaragua 19–0 Turks and Caicos Islands (Managua, Nicaragua; 22 February 2022) | |||
Biggest defeat | |||
El Salvador 12–1 Nicaragua (Guatemala, 28 July 2000) |
The Nicaragua women's national football team represents Nicaragua in international women's football, and is controlled by the Nicaraguan Football Federation.
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
Nicaragua v El Salvador
20 September 2023 (2023-09-20) CONCACAF W Gold Cup qualification League B | Nicaragua | 0–3 | El Salvador | Managua, Nicaragua |
21:00 UTC−6 | Report (CONCACAF) | Stadium: Estadio Nacional de Fútbol Referee: Crystal Sobers (Trinidad And Tobago) |
Nicaragua v Honduras
25 September 2023 (2023-09-25) CONCACAF W Gold Cup qualification League B | Nicaragua | 1-1 | Honduras | Tegucigalpa |
20:00 UTC−6 |
| Report |
| Stadium: Estadio Nacional Chelato Uclés Referee: Diana Pérez (Mexico) |
Martinique v Nicaragua
25 October 2023 (2023-10-25) CONCACAF W Gold Cup qualification League B | Martinique | 1–0 | Nicaragua | Fort-de-France |
| Report | Stadium: Stade Pierre-Aliker Referee: Natalie Simon (United States) |
Nicaragua v Martinique
29 October 2023 (2023-10-29) CONCACAF W Gold Cup qualification League B | Nicaragua | 1–1 | Martinique | Managua |
| Report |
| Stadium: Estadio Nacional de Fútbol Referee: Mayary Cartagena (Guatemala) |
Nicaragua v Honduras
29 November 2023 (2023-11-29) CONCACAF W Gold Cup qualification League B | Nicaragua | 2–1 | Honduras |
El Salvador v Nicaragua
3 December 2023 (2023-12-03) CONCACAF W Gold Cup qualification League B | El Salvador | 4–1 | Nicaragua |
Brazil v Nicaragua
6 December 2023 Friendly | Brazil | 4–0 | Nicaragua | São Paulo, Brazil |
--:-- UTC−12 | Stadium: Estádio do Morumbi |
2024
Nicaragua v Cuba
6 April 2024 Friendly | Nicaragua | 0–0 | Cuba | Diriamba, Nicaragua. |
17:00 UTC−6 | Stadium: Estadio Cacique Diriangén |
Nicaragua v Cuba
9 April 2024 Friendly | Nicaragua | 3–0 | Cuba | Managua, Nicaragua. |
19:00 UTC−6 |
| Stadium: National Football Stadium |
Nicaragua v Peru
1 June Friendly | Nicaragua | 1–0 | Peru | Managua, Nicaragua |
18:00 UTC−6 |
| Report | Stadium: National Football Stadium |
Nicaragua v Peru
4 June Friendly | Nicaragua | 1–0 | Peru | Managua, Nicaragua |
20:00 UTC−6 |
| Report | Stadium: Nicaragua National Football Stadium |
Nicaragua v Panama
11 July Friendly | Nicaragua | 2–0 | Panama | Managua, Nicaragua |
19:00 UTC−6 | Report | Stadium: Nicaragua National Football Stadium |
Nicaragua v Panama
14 July Friendly | Nicaragua | 0–0 | Panama | Diriamba,Nicaragua |
20:00 | Stadium: Estadio Cacique Diriangén |
- Nicaragua Results and Fixtures – Soccerway.com
- Nicaragua Results and Fixtures – FIFA.com
Coaching staff
Current coaching staff
'Updated as 14 July 2024[2]
Position | Staff |
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Head coach | Doriva Bueno- |
Assistant coach | Diego Jiménez Wilber Altamirano |
Manager history
- Elna Dixon (2006–2007)
- Henry Alvarado (2007 – February 2011)
- Óscar Blanco (March 2011 – June 2011)
- Ederlei Aparecido Pereira Pedroso (June 2011 – June 2013)
- Jeniffer Fernández (June 2013 – October 2014) first woman appointed as coach of the national team[3]
- Antonio Macías (October 2014 – March 2015)
- Elna Dixon (second term) (March 2015–???)
- Doriva Bueno (???-present)
Players
Current squad
- The following players were named to the squad to play a friendly match against Panama on 14 July 2024.[4]
- Caps and goals as of 22 February 2022
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
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1 | 1GK | Lorena Gutiérrez (captain) | (1990-03-11) 11 March 1990 (age 34) | 3 | 0 | UNAN Managua |
12 | 1GK | Jessica Madriz | (2001-03-27) 27 March 2001 (age 23) | 0 | Somotillo | |
2 | 2DF | Erica Cunningham | (1993-03-25) 25 March 1993 (age 31) | Eastern Flames | ||
3 | 2DF | Lisbeth Moreno | (2000-08-06) 6 August 2000 (age 24) | Somotillo | ||
4 | 2DF | María Rivas | (2003-08-04) 4 August 2003 (age 21) | UNAN Managua | ||
6 | 2DF | Vanessa Altamirano | (2006-07-03) 3 July 2006 (age 18) | Diriangén | ||
13 | 2DF | Yorcelly Humphreys | (2001-09-03) 3 September 2001 (age 23) | 6 | 1 | UNAN Managua |
15 | 2DF | Stella Villalta | (2005-10-27) 27 October 2005 (age 18) | Tottenham FC | ||
21 | 2DF | Katrina Zelaya | Somotillo | |||
22 | 2DF | Ana Mendoza | Diriangén | |||
5 | 3MF | Ninoska Solís | (1993-02-26) 26 February 1993 (age 31) | UNAN Managua | ||
8 | 3MF | Tania Centeno | (1997-05-07) 7 May 1997 (age 27) | Somotillo | ||
11 | 3MF | Yansy Aguirre | (1991-02-18) 18 February 1991 (age 33) | Somotillo | ||
14 | 3MF | Doriana Aguilar | (1994-01-02) 2 January 1994 (age 30) | Somotillo | ||
19 | 3MF | Reyna Hernández | (1998-05-30) 30 May 1998 (age 26) | UNAN Managua | ||
23 | 3MF | Adriana Munguía | (2006-05-12) 12 May 2006 (age 18) | Zacarías Guerra | ||
7 | 4FW | Niurka Molina | (2003-06-11) 11 June 2003 (age 21) | Somotillo | ||
9 | 4FW | Mayqueling Márquez | (2000-02-20) 20 February 2000 (age 24) | 3 | 1 | Unifut Antigua |
10 | 4FW | Hannah Lee | (2000-10-28) 28 October 2000 (age 23) | Santos | ||
16 | 4FW | Hormyne Paiz | (1999-07-22) 22 July 1999 (age 25) | Pedro Joaquín | ||
20 | 4FW | Inés Navarrete | (2004-01-03) 3 January 2004 (age 20) | Real Estelí |
Recent call-ups
Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club | Latest call-up |
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DF | Mariela Medina | (1999-04-11) 11 April 1999 (age 25) | Somotillo | v. Brazil, 6 December 2023 | ||
DF | Elizabeth Arcia | (1997-03-31) 31 March 1997 (age 27) | UNAN Managua | v. Honduras, 29 October 2023 | ||
DF | Martha Silva | (1992-10-11) 11 October 1992 (age 31) | 22 | 5 | Somotillo | v. Honduras, 25 September 2023 |
DF | Oisis Areas | Real Estelí | v. Peru, 9 June 2024 | |||
MF | Aryeri Mejía | (2004-05-04) 4 May 2004 (age 20) | Real Estelí | v. Panama, 11 July 2024 | ||
MF | Jenifeer Sarantes | (2005-12-13) 13 December 2005 (age 18) | Real ESteli FC | v. Panama, 11 July 2024 | ||
MF | Sarah Cruz | (2005-09-03) 3 September 2005 (age 19) | Diriangén FC | v. Cuba, 9 April 2024 | ||
MF | Alys Cruz | (1998-02-24) 24 February 1998 (age 26) | Real Estelí | v. Brazil, 6 December 2023 | ||
MF | Diana López | (1993-03-27) 27 March 1993 (age 31) | UNAN Managua | v. Brazil, 6 December 2023 | ||
MF | Diana Ortega | (1999-12-27) 27 December 1999 (age 24) | Real Estelí | v. Honduras, 29 October 2023 | ||
MF | Jennifer Sarantes | (2005-12-13) 13 December 2005 (age 18) | Real Estelí | v. Peru, 9 June 2024 | ||
FW | Yessenia Flores | (1999-07-07) 7 July 1999 (age 25) | Real Estelí | v. Panama, 11 July 2024 | ||
FW | Amely Molina | (2004-12-01) 1 December 2004 (age 19) | Gardner–Webb Runnin' Bulldogs | v. Brazil, 6 December 2023 | ||
FW | Lilieth Rivera | UNAN Managua | v. Brazil, 6 December 2023 | |||
FW | Nathaly Silva | (2001-08-15) 15 August 2001 (age 23) | 3 | 1 | Real Estelí | v. Honduras, 29 October 2023 |
FW | Daniela Manzanarez | 2 June 2006 | Real Esteli FC | v. Cuba, 9 April 2024 | ||
FW | Perla Garache | 1 October 2007 | Real Esteli FC | v. Cuba, 9 April 2024 | ||
FW | Verónica Navarrete | 26 February 2007 | Unan Managua FC | v. Cuba, 9 April 2024 | ||
Elizabeth Hernández | Unan Managua FC | v. Cuba, 9 April 2024 |
Notable players
- Ana Cate
- Lena Elizabeth Torres Tapia
- Alina Nalgado
Competitive record
FIFA Women's World Cup
FIFA Women's World Cup record | ||||||||
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Year | Result | Pld | W | D* | L | GF | GA | |
1991 | Did not enter | |||||||
1995 | ||||||||
1999 | ||||||||
2003 | ||||||||
2007 | Did not qualify | |||||||
2011 | ||||||||
2015 | ||||||||
2019 | ||||||||
2023 | ||||||||
2027 | To be determined | |||||||
Total | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
- *Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.
Olympic Games
Summer Olympics record | Qualifying record | ||||||||||||||
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Year | Result | Position | Pld | W | D* | L | GF | GA | Pld | W | D* | L | GF | GA | |
1996 | Did not enter | 1995 FIFA WWC | |||||||||||||
2000 | Did not qualify | 1999 FIFA WWC | |||||||||||||
2004 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | |||||||||
2008 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 10 | |||||||||
2012 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 13 | |||||||||
2016 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 8 | |||||||||
2020 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||||||||
2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 30 | 2 | |||||||||
Total | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 19 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 39 | 45 |
- *Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.
CONCACAF Women's Championship
CONCACAF Women's Championship record | Qualification record | |||||||||||||
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Year | Result | Pld | W | D* | L | GF | GA | Pld | W | D* | L | GF | GA | |
1991 | Did not enter | Did not enter | ||||||||||||
1993 | ||||||||||||||
1994 | ||||||||||||||
1998 | ||||||||||||||
2000 | Did not qualify | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 16 | |||||||
2002 | Withdrew | Withdrew | ||||||||||||
2006 | Did not qualify | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 10 | |||||||
2010 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||
2014 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | ||||||||
2018 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 10 | ||||||||
2022 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 30 | 2 | ||||||||
Total | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 16 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 41 | 46 |
- *Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.
Pan American Games
Pan American Games record | |||||||
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Year | Result | Pld | W | D* | L | GF | GA |
1999 | Did not enter | ||||||
2003 | |||||||
2007 | |||||||
2011 | Did not qualify | ||||||
2015 | |||||||
2019 | |||||||
Total | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
- *Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.
Central American and Caribbean Games
Central American and Caribbean Games record | ||||||||
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Year | Result | Pld | W | D* | L | GF | GA | |
2010 | Sixth place | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 13 | |
2014 | Group stage | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 | |
2018 | Group stage | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | |
2023 | Did not enter | |||||||
Total | Group stage | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 25 |
- *Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.
Central American Games
Central American Games record | ||||||||
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Year | Result | Pld | W | D* | L | GF | GA | |
2001 | Group stage | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 10 | |
2013 | Silver medal | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 10 | |
2017 | Silver medal | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 7 | |
2022 | Cancelled | |||||||
Total | Silver medal | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 15 | 27 |
- *Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.
References
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