Defending National Challenge Cup champs WAPDA begin with 5-2 win over Otto Cranes, PAF thrash Asia Ghee Mills 3-0, SA Gardens beat Railways in 5-3 thriller, Police held 1-1 by WSTC.
Category: National Challenge Cup

Army smash PACA, Navy stun KRL in Challenge Cup R2 start
Army run riot with 4-0 win over PACA, Navy prevail 3-1 over KRL. HEC beat NIMSO 3-1, SA Farms and Masha United play goalless draw.
![Jinnah Stadium to host Challenge Cup knockouts [Dawn] Jinnah Stadium to host Challenge Cup knockouts [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Jinnah-Stadium-1160x535.jpg)
Jinnah Stadium to host Challenge Cup knockouts [Dawn]
Jinnah Stadium Islamabad confirmed as venue for the much-delayed final round of the National Challenge Cup. Matches will begin from May 1st onward.
![PFF NC faces examination, venue obstacles in holding domestic events [Dawn] PFF NC faces examination, venue obstacles in holding domestic events [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/PFF-flag.jpg)
PFF NC faces examination, venue obstacles in holding domestic events [Dawn]
From academic exams to venue unavailability, PFF NC's attempts to revive domestic football with the National Challenge Cup final round, National Women's Championship have hit numerous snags.
![NC seeks Jinnah Stadium to host Challenge Cup [The News] NC seeks Jinnah Stadium to host Challenge Cup [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Jinnah-Stadium-Islamabad-1160x535.jpg)
NC seeks Jinnah Stadium to host Challenge Cup [The News]
After Punjab Stadium was made unavailable by Sports Board Punjab, National Challenge Cup final round's May fixtures moved to Islamabad, likely to be played at Jinnah Stadium.
![Departments seek two-week delay in Challenge Cup final round [The News] Departments seek two-week delay in Challenge Cup final round [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/WAPDA-vs-SA-Gardens-Alamgir-Ghazi-vs-Murtaza-Hussain-NFCC-2023-1160x535.jpg)
Departments seek two-week delay in Challenge Cup final round [The News]
Officials from various department teams again urge PFF NC to delay the resumed National Challenge Cup fixtures from 1-12 May by around 15 days to ease their preparations.
![PFF NC seeking venue for Challenge Cup knockouts [The News] PFF NC seeking venue for Challenge Cup knockouts [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/punjab-stadium-lahore-1160x535.jpg)
PFF NC seeking venue for Challenge Cup knockouts [The News]
As PFF NC now seeks alternative venues for National Challenge Cup after Punjab Stadium made unavailable by Punjab Govt, some participating teams have also asked the event on May 1-12 be delayed by a few days so they can 'prepare better'
![Over a year after it started, Challenge Cup to finally conclude [Dawn] Over a year after it started, Challenge Cup to finally conclude [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/National-Challenge-Cup-logo-1160x535.jpg)
Over a year after it started, Challenge Cup to finally conclude [Dawn]
After 15 months in the wilderness, the 2023 National Challenge Cup's Final Round fixtures expected to 1-12 May in Lahore featuring 16 teams.
![PFF announces dates of final round of National Challenge Cup 2023 [The Nation] PFF announces dates of final round of National Challenge Cup 2023 [The Nation]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/WAPDA-vs-SA-Gardens-NFCC-2023-1160x535.jpg)
PFF announces dates of final round of National Challenge Cup 2023 [The Nation]
16 teams to take part in final round from 21 October till 6 November.
![HEC, ASM crash out of Challenge Cup [Dawn] HEC, ASM crash out of Challenge Cup [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Saif-Textiles-NFCC-2023-1160x535.jpeg)
HEC, ASM crash out of Challenge Cup [Dawn]
Saif Textiles, Hussain Textiles ended their Challenge Cup campaigns with consolation wins. Army smash POF, Otto Cranes pound Klash Mills, Mamsons stun PAF.
