The result, coming hardly a week after their goalless draw in the reverse fixture, leaves both South and Central Asian neighbors winless after four matches, each having secured just two points
![Pakistan, Afghanistan play out second draw in AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers [Geo Super] Pakistan, Afghanistan play out second draw in AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Etzaz-Hussain-scores-Afghanistan-vs-Pakistan-2027-AFC-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg)
Pakistan, Afghanistan play out second draw in AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers [Geo Super]
Midfielder Etzaz Hussain equalises for Pakistan in 29th minute after Mahboob Hanifi's early strike for Afghanistan.
![Pakistan ready for crucial away clash against Afghanistan: Solano [APP] Pakistan ready for crucial away clash against Afghanistan: Solano [APP]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Pakistan-vs-Afghanistan-2027-AFC-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1-1160x535.jpg)
Pakistan ready for crucial away clash against Afghanistan: Solano [APP]
Pakistan MNT head coach Nolberto Solano and captain Abdullah Iqbal vow to fight for the three points in the away game vs Afghanistan in Kuwait on 14th
![Shahid Khokhar removed as PFF Acting General Secretary [The News] Shahid Khokhar removed as PFF Acting General Secretary [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Shahid-Khokhar-1160x535.jpg)
Shahid Khokhar removed as PFF Acting General Secretary [The News]
While the PFF has not disclosed the specific reasons behind Khokhar’s dismissal, sources indicate that the process to appoint a new General Secretary is already underway
![Pak players leave for return match against Afghanistan [APP] Pak players leave for return match against Afghanistan [APP]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Pakistan-2027-AFC-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg)
Pak players leave for return match against Afghanistan [APP]
Pakistan fly to Kuwait for Afghanistan away fixture at Ali Sabah Al-Salem Stadium in Ardiya, Kuwait on 14 October at 10pm PKT in 2027 ACQs
![Afghanistan team denied stay extension [The News] Afghanistan team denied stay extension [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Afghanistan-football-team-2027-AFC-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg)
Afghanistan team denied stay extension [The News]
Some Afghanistan NT members requested authorities to briefly extend their stay in Pakistan to meet relatives etc in the country. But Ministry of Interior denied them and asked the team to leave within 72 hours of entry as per the emergency visa upon arrival.
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Solano satisfied as Pakistan end losing streak despite Otis’ penalty miss [Dawn]
Despite only getting one point against Afghanistan at home, Pakistan MNT head coach Nolberto Solano said "The best playes in the world have missed penalties. It is all part of game"
![Missed penalty denies Pakistan victory in thrilling Asia Cup qualifier [The News] Missed penalty denies Pakistan victory in thrilling Asia Cup qualifier [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Pakistan-2027-AFC-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg)
Missed penalty denies Pakistan victory in thrilling Asia Cup qualifier [The News]
Despite an energetic second half by Pakistan, the home side was held to a scoreless draw by Afghanistan in the 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers
![Pakistan-Afghanistan Asian Cup Qualifiers game ends in goalless draw [Nukta] Pakistan-Afghanistan Asian Cup Qualifiers game ends in goalless draw [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Pakistan-vs-Afghanistan-2027-AFC-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg)
Pakistan-Afghanistan Asian Cup Qualifiers game ends in goalless draw [Nukta]
Otis Khan's missed penalty on his Pakistan MNT return means it finishes all square at Jinnah Stadium Islamabad.
![Pakistan eye first ACQ victory against late-to-arrive Afghanistan [Dawn] Pakistan eye first ACQ victory against late-to-arrive Afghanistan [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Pakistan-MNT-squad-with-PFF-President-Mohsen-Gilani-before-Afghanistan-2027-ACQs-1080x535.jpg)
Pakistan eye first ACQ victory against late-to-arrive Afghanistan [Dawn]
Both Pakistan and Afghanistan have 0 points after suffering defeats against Syria and Myanmar in their 2027 ACQs group games so far.