![First step in Europe, a long road ahead for Pakistan’s U-16 footballers [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Pakistan-U16-UEFA-U16-Development-Tournament-1160x535.jpg "First step in Europe, a long road ahead for Pakistan’s U-16 footballers [Dawn]")
Pakistan U16 captain Abdul Samad and coach Muhammad Essa reflect on their young team experiencing a UEFA competition and European opposition for the first time in their lives.
Category: National Youth Teams
April30April 30, 2026
Pakistan end UEFA U16 campaign with Azerbaijan loss
Pakistan conceded late on when Azerbaijan’s Nazim Aliyev scored from close range before holding on with 10 players after defender Hamza was sent off.
April27April 27, 2026
Pakistan go down fighting to Russia in UEFA U16 Tournament
Shahraz Khan's equalizer gave Pakistan hope but Essa Jr's double yellow in 2nd half was exploited by Russia to win 2-1 in UEFA U16 Development Tournament.
April25April 25, 2026
Kazakhstan beat Pakistan 4-1 in UEFA U16 Development Tournament
Symkent, Kazakhstan: UEFA U16 Development Tournament hosts Kazakhstan won a resounding 4-1 over their Pakistani opponents in the opening fixture....
April23April 23, 2026
Pakistan squad for UEFA U16 Development Tournament named
20-member Pakistan squad to face Russia, Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan in the UEFA U16 Development Squad from April 24-30 at the Namys Stadium in Shymkent, Kazakhstan.
March30March 30, 2026
Pakistan U16 trials on 2-3 April in Islamabad
National U16 Boys Team trials for the upcoming UEFA U16 Development Tournament in Kazakhstan. Muhammad Essa to be Pakistan U16 head coach.
![Pakistan team departs for Maldives to feature in SAFF Under-20 C’ship [APP]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Pakistan-U20-squad-and-staff-for-2026-SAFF-U20-Championship-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan team departs for Maldives to feature in SAFF Under-20 C’ship [APP]")
March20March 21, 2026
Pakistan team departs for Maldives to feature in SAFF Under-20 C’ship [APP]
The Pakistan Men’s Under-20 team on Friday began their journey for the Maldives, where the team will take part in the SAFF Under-20 Championship.
![26 players shortlisted for SAFF U-20 Championship [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Pakistan-U20-training-camp-1160x535.jpg "26 players shortlisted for SAFF U-20 Championship [The News]")
March12March 12, 2026
26 players shortlisted for SAFF U-20 Championship [The News]
Pakistan U20 camp will continue in the coming days as the coaching staff evaluates combinations before trimming the squad for the final tournament roster.
![Gohar Zaman sees tough road for Pakistan in SAFF U20s [TCP]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Pakistan-U20-camp-Abdul-Samad-and-Abdul-Rehman-1160x535.jpg "Gohar Zaman sees tough road for Pakistan in SAFF U20s [TCP]")
March9March 9, 2026
Gohar Zaman sees tough road for Pakistan in SAFF U20s [TCP]
“It will be a miracle if Pakistan qualifies for the [SAFF U20 Championship] semi-finals,” said former Pakistan MNT assistant coach Gohar Zaman. Pakistan U20s are in same group as Bangladesh and India.
![Pakistan face experience challenge ahead of SAFF U-20 Championship [TCP]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Pakistan-U20-training-camp-in-Islamabad-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan face experience challenge ahead of SAFF U-20 Championship [TCP]")
March7March 8, 2026
Pakistan face experience challenge ahead of SAFF U-20 Championship [TCP]
Pakistan U20 head coach Shehzad Anwar aims to build a competitive squad for SAFF U20 Championship despite a largely inexperienced group of players with limited international exposure