Shayek Dost’s spectacular strike, Harun Hamid’s late goal gives Pakistan 2-0 victory over Afghanistan in final. Pakistan win a tournament final for the first time in their history. Title triumph is Pakistan’s first at a standalone football tournament in 74 years
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June9June 9, 2026
Pakistan football’s long road back [Nukta]
From FIFA suspensions and years of inactivity to a historic final appearance, Pakistan football is finally finding its footing again, writes Assaam Sany.
June9June 9, 2026
PFF set for long-awaited return of Domestic Football
“We will leave no stone unturned in ensuring that our domestic football is reorganized along robust, modern lines”: PFF President Syed Mohsen Gilani
June7June 7, 2026
Umar, Harun fire Pakistan into Diamond Jubilee Cup final
Pakistan beat Afghanistan 2-0 in Diamond Jubilee Cup Maldives, sends Pakistan to the final of a stand-alone football tournament after 64 years
June4June 5, 2026
Pakistan end 3-year wait for win after beating Maldives
2nd half goals from Umar Nawaz, Abdul Samad Arshad and Harun Hamid also meant Pakistan won its first game over Maldives since 1991
June3June 4, 2026
Pakistan U20s depart for Azerbaijan friendly
Azerbaijan U20 vs Pakistan U20 friendly on 9 June at the Gabala City Stadium in Azerbaijan.
June1June 2, 2026
Pakistan-Bangladesh finish all square in Diamond Jubilee opener
All-action game between Pakistan and Bangladesh's Olympic team finishes 0-0 in Maldives. Afghanistan stun hosts Maldives 1-0.
June1June 2, 2026
Radical reform of Pak Football governance expected under FIFA and AFC
“I will fight for greater representation of football stakeholders in new PFF Constitution, not interested in more presidential powers”: PFF President Syed Mohsen Gilani
June1June 1, 2026
PFF plans a National U17 Championship
PFF INITIATES REVIVAL OF DOMESTIC FOOTBALL WITH UNDER-17 CHAMPIONSHIP
May31May 31, 2026
Pakistan aim to impress at Maldives Diamond Jubilee Tournament
Nolberto Solano and Abdullah Iqbal back Pakistan’s growth ahead of Maldives Diamond Jubilee International Tournament opener vs Bangladesh tomorrow