Pakistan, who had to play the last 30 min with 9-men after losing Mohibullah Afridi to a sending off in first half and captain Haseeb Khan to an injury in second half, get humbled 8-1 by Iraq
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![After ‘high intensity’ training, Pakistan begin AFC U23 campaign [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2026-AFC-U23-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-Group-G-pre-match-conference-1160x535.jpg "After ‘high intensity’ training, Pakistan begin AFC U23 campaign [Dawn]")
September3September 3, 2025
After ‘high intensity’ training, Pakistan begin AFC U23 campaign [Dawn]
“We are here to compete, to face the best players from Iraq, Cambodia and Oman. Like I said before, there are no easy games." said Pakistan U23/MNT head coach Nolberto Solano ahead of the AFC U23 Asian Cup qualifiers in Cambodia. Pakistan face Iraq today in first game.
September1September 1, 2025
Chitral Football: A Turning Point for Pakistan’s Football Future
From Muhammad Rasool and Alamgir Ghazi setting the stage for Pakistan to Hamza Munir and Umair Bahader's inclusion in Pak U23 squad, football in Chitral is more than just a pastime—it is a collective identity.
![Pakistan captain Abdullah Iqbal waiting for next big move [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Abdullah-Iqbal-at-Mjallby-1160x535.jpeg "Pakistan captain Abdullah Iqbal waiting for next big move [Dawn]")
August31August 31, 2025
Pakistan captain Abdullah Iqbal waiting for next big move [Dawn]
A move to one of the top European leagues also seems on the cards for 23-year-old Pakistan football captain Abdullah Iqbal.
![FOOTBALL: THE SOLANO SALSA [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Nolberto-Solano-when-he-was-Peru-national-team-assistant-coach-1160x535.jpg "FOOTBALL: THE SOLANO SALSA [Dawn]")
August31August 31, 2025
FOOTBALL: THE SOLANO SALSA [Dawn]
Former Peruvian footballer Nolbert Solano has just taken over as Pakistan’s head coach. He says he will adapt his coaching style to the realities in the country. But perhaps, most importantly, he will need to demonstrate patience…
![PFF nears resolution of financial woes: sources [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/PFF-Football-House-1-1160x535.jpeg "PFF nears resolution of financial woes: sources [Geo Super]")
August30September 1, 2025
PFF nears resolution of financial woes: sources [Geo Super]
Sources say previous account was frozen due to legal issues, hindering PFF’s ability to receive FIFA funding
![National U23 team completes training camp in Islamabad [APP]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Jinnah-Sports-Complex-Islamabad-1080x535.jpg "National U23 team completes training camp in Islamabad [APP]")
August30August 31, 2025
National U23 team completes training camp in Islamabad [APP]
Pakistan U23 under coach Nolberto Solano off to Cambodia for AFC U23 Asian Cup qualifiers from 3-9 September against Iraq, Cambodia and Oman.
August28August 28, 2025
Pakistan squad for AFC U23 qualifiers announced
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.
![FIFA inspects football stadium in Khanewal as part of ‘Goal Project’ [Daily Times]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/PFF-FIFA-logo-1160x461.jpg "FIFA inspects football stadium in Khanewal as part of ‘Goal Project’ [Daily Times]"){kind=logo}
August26November 1, 2025
FIFA inspects football stadium in Khanewal as part of ‘Goal Project’ [Daily Times]
FIFA official Andrei Vashkevich inspected the FIFA goal project in Khanewal that had been dormant for nearly a decade.
![Football – Also a future for Pakistan sports [TNS]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Fareedullah-Pakistan-vs-Myanmar-2027-AFC-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Football – Also a future for Pakistan sports [TNS]")
August24August 24, 2025
Football – Also a future for Pakistan sports [TNS]
While sports like squash and hockey in Pakistan remain in decline, and cricket remains inconsistent, one sport which can uplift the international sporting image of Pakistan is football, writes Rehan Sayeed for TNS.