Yusufzai

The Yusufzai (also spelt Yousafzai and also known as Esapzai or Yūsufī) are a large Pashtun tribe inhabiting several areas in Afghanistan and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan. At present, a young girl, Malala Yousafzai of Pakistan is the best known member of this tribe globally. 

History
The Yusufzai tribe were originally from Kandahār where they migrated from to their main area today being the Kunar, Peshawar and Swat valleys. They are a fiercely independent tribe who did not accept the rule and fought off the powers of  the Mongols, Mughals, British, Soviets and Americans. 

Well-known people
 Sami Yousafzai, Afghan journalist
 Abdul Ghafoor Yusufzai, Afghan football player
 Ahmad Yusufzai, Afghan field hockey player

Related pages
 Ghilzai
 Durrani

Category:Ethnic groups in Afghanistan
Category:Ethnic groups in Pakistan
Category:Ethnic groups in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Category:Tribes of Afghanistan
Category:Tribes of Pakistan