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“It’s an opportunity missed for our players to play international matches this year but in the end, health and safety of the players remains the first priority,” PFF NC secretary Manizeh Zainli.
Category: AFC Solidarity Cup
![AFC slaps fine on PFF for Solidarity Cup withdrawal [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/afc-solidarity-cup-2016-logo.png "AFC slaps fine on PFF for Solidarity Cup withdrawal [Dawn]"){kind=logo}
November1November 1, 2016
AFC slaps fine on PFF for Solidarity Cup withdrawal [Dawn]
AFC disciplinary committee imposes US$10,000 fine on crisis-ridden PFF for not taking part in AFC Solidarity Cup 2016
![Essa laments AFC Solidarity Cup withdrawal [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Essas-players-association-protesting-PFF-crisis-in-Karachi.jpg "Essa laments AFC Solidarity Cup withdrawal [Dawn]")
October6September 14, 2023
Essa laments AFC Solidarity Cup withdrawal [Dawn]
Ex-national captain says crisis-ridden PFF should have sent a team to the international event.
September21September 21, 2016
AFC Solidarity Cup withdrawal adds to Pakistan football woes [Dawn]
Hayat faction refuses to send team, PFF Administrator keen on participation
![Another blow: No Pakistan at AFC Solidarity Cup [Express Tribune]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/AFC-Solidarity-Cup-2016-draw.jpg "Another blow: No Pakistan at AFC Solidarity Cup [Express Tribune]")
September21September 21, 2016
Another blow: No Pakistan at AFC Solidarity Cup [Express Tribune]
Decision by Hayat faction angers players
September9September 9, 2016
AFC Solidarity Cup offers fresh hope to Pakistan [Dawn]
New tournament for lowest ranked Asian teams in November. Speculation suggests Muhammad Essa is manipulating players protest to favour Faisal Saleh Hayat group
September8September 9, 2016
AFC Solidarity Cup 2016 draw finalised [The-AFC.com]
Pakistan get Nepal in Group A for tournament scheduled for 2-15 November in Malaysia