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.
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![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]")
July22July 22, 2025
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]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Nolberto-Solano-1160x535.jpg "Nolberto Solano appointed Pakistan coach [Geo News]")
July21July 22, 2025
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]](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]")
July18July 18, 2025
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
![Pakistan men slide to 201st in football rankings, women gain [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Pakistan-MNT-and-WNT-1160x528.jpg "Pakistan men slide to 201st in football rankings, women gain [The News]")
July11July 11, 2025
Pakistan men slide to 201st in football rankings, women gain [The News]
Pakistan MNT continue downward slide in FIFA world rankings due to continued losing streak. Pakistan WNT expected to rise up in FIFA women's rankings after crucial wins in WACQs
![Pakistan WNT end Asian Cup Qualifiers on a high [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Mariam-Mahmood-scores-for-Pakistan-vs-Kyrgyzstan-2026-AFC-Womens-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan WNT end Asian Cup Qualifiers on a high [Dawn]")
July6July 7, 2025
Pakistan WNT end Asian Cup Qualifiers on a high [Dawn]
Mariam Mahmood's first half brace for Pakistan enough to overcome Kyrgyzstan 2-1 to conclude the WNT's maiden Women's Asian Cup qualifiers campaign.
![Pakistan conclude WACQs campaign with win over Kyrgyzstan [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Layla-Banaras-Pakistan-vs-Kyrgyzstan-2026-AFC-Womens-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan conclude WACQs campaign with win over Kyrgyzstan [Geo Super]")
July5July 5, 2025
Pakistan conclude WACQs campaign with win over Kyrgyzstan [Geo Super]
1st half brace by Mariam Mahmood helps Pakistan WNT beat Kyrgyz Republic 2-1 to finish Group D of Women's Asian Cup qualifiers with 6 points. Chinese Taipei beat hosts Indonesia 2-1 to win group and qualify for 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia.
![President PFF hails historic win as Pakistan defeats Indonesia in WACQs [The Nation]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Pakistan-WNT-celebrate-scoring-vs-Indonesia-2026-AFC-Womens-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpeg "President PFF hails historic win as Pakistan defeats Indonesia in WACQs [The Nation]")
July3July 3, 2025
President PFF hails historic win as Pakistan defeats Indonesia in WACQs [The Nation]
“This is a proud day for all of us,” said PFF President Syed Mohsen Gilani. “The team’s spirited performance has not only earned a crucial win but also lifted the spirits of football fans across the country. They have made the nation proud.”
![Pakistan stun Indonesia in AFC Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers [Geo News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Nadia-Khan-scores-Pakistan-vs-Indonesia-2026-AFC-Womens-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan stun Indonesia in AFC Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers [Geo News]")
July2July 3, 2025
Pakistan stun Indonesia in AFC Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers [Geo News]
Pakistan responded strongly from 8-0 mauling at hands of Chinese Taipei to stun hosts Indonesia. First half goals from Nadia Khan and Suha Hirani earn Pakistan a stunning 2-0 win in 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup qualifiers Group D.
![AFC Women qualifiers: Chinese Taipei 8-0 Pakistan [AFC]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Chinese-Taipei-vs-Pakistan-2026-AFC-Womens-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "AFC Women qualifiers: Chinese Taipei 8-0 Pakistan [AFC]")
June29June 29, 2025
AFC Women qualifiers: Chinese Taipei 8-0 Pakistan [AFC]
Pakistan WNT's first ever AFC Women's Asian Cup qualifier ends with a heavy 8-0 defeat in Group D against top seeds Chinese Taipei in Indonesia.