Both former Pakistan MNT captains make a surprising return after many years away in 37-member provisional squad list for the Afghanistan ACQs matches in October. Adil Nabi and Etzaz Hussain also listed.
Category: Asian Cup
![New-look Pakistan making up for lost time with UK-born footballers [The Guardian] New-look Pakistan making up for lost time with UK-born footballers [The Guardian]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Pakistan-WNT-celebrate-beating-Indonesia-2026-AFC-Womens-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpeg)
New-look Pakistan making up for lost time with UK-born footballers [The Guardian]
John Duerden writes for The Guardian on Pakistan WNT's recent AFC Asian Cup qualification campaign and the impact of new recruits.
![Solano finalizes preparations for Pakistan’s Asian Cup Qualifiers [Nukta] Solano finalizes preparations for Pakistan’s Asian Cup Qualifiers [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Nolberto-Solano-1160x535.jpg)
Solano finalizes preparations for Pakistan’s Asian Cup Qualifiers [Nukta]
The Pakistan-Afghanistan double header in October for the Asian Cup qualifiers will be Nolberto Solano’s first assignment with the senior national side
![Solano vows to use experience from past battles against adversity [Dawn] Solano vows to use experience from past battles against adversity [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Nolberto-Solano-at-PFF-Press-Conference-1160x535.jpg)
Solano vows to use experience from past battles against adversity [Dawn]
Pakistan MNT head coach Nolberto Solano is no stranger to difficulty. The former Peru international and Newcastle United legend hopes to use his extensive high profile career to lift Pak football.

PFF’s Gilani: Solano most ‘high profile’ coach in Pak history
PFF president Syed Mohsen Gilani and Pakistan MNT head coach Nolberto Solano addressed an official press conference at PFF House, Lahore.
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PFF’s vision shows commitment to global standards [The News]
“Pakistan football needed a figure who commands respect globally — and Solano checks every box,” said a senior PFF official, speaking off the record. “His experience working with youth and senior setups alike could bring continuity across levels, which we’ve struggled to maintain.”
![Nolberto Solano replaces Stephen Constantine as Pakistan football coach [Nukta] Nolberto Solano replaces Stephen Constantine as Pakistan football coach [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Nolberto-Solano-1160x535.jpg)
Nolberto Solano replaces Stephen Constantine as Pakistan football coach [Nukta]
The ex Peru and Newcastle United legend's initial agreement with the PFF is expected to span one year. If he makes a strong impact his tenure could be extended.
![Newcastle legend Solano set to become Pakistan head coach [Dawn] Newcastle legend Solano set to become Pakistan head coach [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Nolberto-Solano-when-he-was-Peru-national-team-assistant-coach-1160x535.jpg)
Newcastle legend Solano set to become Pakistan head coach [Dawn]
PFF president Mohsen Gilani hopes new Pakistan MNT boss Nolberto Solano brings 'more zest and energy to the national team in its style of play'
![Nolberto Solano appointed Pakistan coach [Geo News] Nolberto Solano appointed Pakistan coach [Geo News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Nolberto-Solano-1160x535.jpg)
Nolberto Solano appointed Pakistan coach [Geo News]
Former Peru international and Newcastle United fan favourite Nolberto Solano hired for Pakistan MNT and U23 duties. Argentine coach Jorge Castañeira to be Solano's assistant.
![Mohsen vows to bring positive change as new PFF chief [Dawn] Mohsen vows to bring positive change as new PFF chief [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Mohsen-Gilani-at-PFF-House-press-conference-17-July-2025-1160x535.jpg)
Mohsen vows to bring positive change as new PFF chief [Dawn]
“Football is back on track finally after a long period of normalisation. We can’t recover the lost time but we can make up for the damage the best as we can,” said PFF president Syed Mohsen Gilani
![PFF recalls Kaleemullah, Saddam for AFC Asian Cup qualifiers [Geo News] PFF recalls Kaleemullah, Saddam for AFC Asian Cup qualifiers [Geo News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Saddam-Hussain-and-Kaleemullah-celebrate-Pakistan-U23-win-over-India-U23-in-2014.jpg)