![For new PFF technical director Adeel, success is not defined by history [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Adeel-Rizki-and-Suha-Hirani-FIFA-Series-2026-1080x535.jpeg "For new PFF technical director Adeel, success is not defined by history [Dawn]")
Adeel Rizki is Pakistan’s first technical director since 2021, but more importantly the first appointed by an elected PFF leadership which took charge a little more than a year earlier following 10 years of infighting that pushed the sport in the country in quagmire.
Category: National Youth Teams
June3June 4, 2026
Pakistan U20s depart for Azerbaijan friendly
Azerbaijan U20 vs Pakistan U20 friendly on 9 June at the Gabala City Stadium in Azerbaijan.
![PFF’s lack of planning costs Pakistan AFC U20 Asian Cup Qualifiers participation [Geo News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Pakistan-U20-2026-SAFF-U20-Championship-1160x535.jpg "PFF’s lack of planning costs Pakistan AFC U20 Asian Cup Qualifiers participation [Geo News]")
May28May 30, 2026
PFF’s lack of planning costs Pakistan AFC U20 Asian Cup Qualifiers participation [Geo News]
Spokesperson says PFF had informed AFC of its decision in April this year to not register for the AFC U20 Asian Cup qualifiers draw
![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]")
May5May 5, 2026
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.
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.