PFF Press Release – 4 November 2026
ISLAMABAD, November 4, 2026: The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) has announced a 23-member national Under-17 squad for the AFC U-17 Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers, scheduled to take place in Laos from November 8 to 20.
The selected players represent the best of the talent showcased at the recently concluded PFF National U-17 Football Championship 2026, where young footballers from across the country competed for an opportunity to represent Pakistan at the international level.
The championship provided a competitive, merit-based pathway to the national team, with standout performers earning their places in the final squad. The selection reflects PFF’s commitment to strengthening the youth football pathway and creating opportunities for emerging talent to progress to the international stage.
Head Coach Mohammad Habib will lead the young Shaheens in Group D, where Pakistan will face Iran, Jordan, hosts Laos and Sri Lanka in the qualifying competition.
The final squad comprises three goalkeepers, eight defenders, seven midfielders and five forwards.
Goalkeepers: Samar Razzaq, Wali Ullah and Ahsan Ullah.
Defenders: Nadeem Hussain, Hamza Khan, Muhammad Hammad, Syed Manzar Shah, Mubashir Shah, Muhammad Awais, Hasnain Ali and Mohsin Amin.
Midfielders: Abdul Sammad, Arsalan Fareedi, Muhammad Khalil Ullah, Muhammad Irmad Sarwar, Muhammad Anees, Bari Dad and Essa Khan.
Forwards: Muhammad Raffy, Muhammad Moosa, Muhammad Shahzad, Hazrat Abbas and Haris Khan.
The young Shaheens will now look to translate their domestic performances onto the continental stage as they compete for a place in the AFC U-17 Asian Cup 2027.
