Pakistan U23 squad under head coach Nolberto Solano now travel to Cambodia to face Iraq (Sep 3), Group G hosts Cambodia (Sep 6), and Oman (Sep 9) in AFC U23 qualifiers.
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![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.
![U23 camp shifted from Abbottabad to Islamabad [The Nation] U23 camp shifted from Abbottabad to Islamabad [The Nation]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/PSB-vs-PFF.jpg)
U23 camp shifted from Abbottabad to Islamabad [The Nation]
Due to heavy rains in Abbottabad, PFF shifts national U23 training camp to Islamabad. PSB grants access to Jinnah Sports Complex on short notice.
![Nolberto Solano officially takes charge of Pakistan football team [Nukta] Nolberto Solano officially takes charge of Pakistan football team [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Nolberto-Solano-at-PFF-House-1160x535.jpg)
Nolberto Solano officially takes charge of Pakistan football team [Nukta]
During his meeting with the PFF officials, Solano discussed on the national team setup and the upcoming training camp in Abbottabad

Nolberto Solano joins as new Pakistan MNT head coach
“I’m very honored to be in Pakistan as the Head Coach of the U23s and Senior team,” said Solano. “We believe in the talent of our players, and I’m here to show what we can achieve together.”
![PFF picks preliminary U23 squad for Abbottabad camp [The News] PFF picks preliminary U23 squad for Abbottabad camp [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Mohib-for-Pakistan-vs-Palestine-2024-AFC-U23-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1081x535.png)
PFF picks preliminary U23 squad for Abbottabad camp [The News]
50-member preliminary squad selected for further training ahead of the AFC U23 Asian Cup qualifiers in September.

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![Pakistan U17 football trials extended for SAFF event [The News] Pakistan U17 football trials extended for SAFF event [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Pakistan-U17-team-trials-in-Islamabad-for-2025-SAFF-U17-Championship-1160x535.jpg)
Pakistan U17 football trials extended for SAFF event [The News]
Due to overwhelming response for trialists aiming to represent Pakistan at SAFF U17 Championship, PFF forced to extend trials to a second day (Aug 14)
![PFF struggles financially for AFC U23 Asian Cup qualifiers [Nukta] PFF struggles financially for AFC U23 Asian Cup qualifiers [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AFC-U23-Asian-Cup-logo-1160x535.jpg)
PFF struggles financially for AFC U23 Asian Cup qualifiers [Nukta]
With Nolberto Solano's pending arrival to take charge of Pakistan U23s, the PFF still yet to overcome financial hurdles as the main PFF bank accounts remain stuck in court cases.
