![Key alliance formed ahead of PFF elections [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Hafiz-Zakullah-and-Mohsen-Gilani-alliance.jpg "Key alliance formed ahead of PFF elections [Nukta]")
After lengthy delays, the Pakistan Football Federation is finally set to elect a new president on May 27. Mohsen Gilani and Hafiz Zakaullah initially reportedly made alliance for the PFF Elections.
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![A tough fight expected in PFF president elections [TNS]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Taha-Alizai-Mohsen-Gilani-Hafiz-Zakaullah-1.jpg "A tough fight expected in PFF president elections [TNS]")
May25May 25, 2025
A tough fight expected in PFF president elections [TNS]
'As the elections draw near, the contest is no longer just about personalities. It is a referendum on the future direction of football in Pakistan - a sport yearning for revival after years of stagnation.' writes Sarfraz Ahmed for TNS
![#AFCU23 draw for 2026 Qualifiers on 29 May [the-afc.com]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AFC-U23-Asian-Cup-logo-1160x535.jpg "#AFCU23 draw for 2026 Qualifiers on 29 May [the-afc.com]"){kind=logo}
May21May 23, 2025
#AFCU23 draw for 2026 Qualifiers on 29 May [the-afc.com]
44 teams taking part. 11 group winners, best 4 runners up to qualify for 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia. Pakistan in Pot 4 for draws on 29 May.
![Pakistan camp for ACQs from June 1 [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/McKeal-Abdullah-and-Abdul-Samad-Arshad-Syria-vs-Pakistan-2027-AFC-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1157x535.jpg "Pakistan camp for ACQs from June 1 [Nukta]")
May20May 20, 2025
Pakistan camp for ACQs from June 1 [Nukta]
NC plans to hold MNT camp at Islamabad under Stephen Constantine for a few days before moving squad to Myanmar by 5 June for further preps. Pakistan play Myanmar away on 10 June.
![Pakistan and Myanmar swap AFC qualifier fixtures [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Pakistan-2027-AFC-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan and Myanmar swap AFC qualifier fixtures [Nukta]")
May19May 19, 2025
Pakistan and Myanmar swap AFC qualifier fixtures [Nukta]
ACQs: Pakistan MNT training camp for now reversed Myanmar fixture, pending AFC approval, to likely begin 1 June under Stephen Constantine. PFF considering options of holding camp abroad.
![Pakistan, Myanmar opt for revised Qualifier schedule amid PFF transition [The Nation]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Pakistan-Myanmar-2027-AFC-Asian-Cup-qualifiers.jpg "Pakistan, Myanmar opt for revised Qualifier schedule amid PFF transition [The Nation]")
May19May 19, 2025
Pakistan, Myanmar opt for revised Qualifier schedule amid PFF transition [The Nation]
PFF sources state decision to reverse Pakistan-Myanmar ACQ on 10 June to be an away game was to aid in transition of newly elected PFF body after 27 May elections and not due to concerns over Pak-India tensions.
![PFF presidential election postponed till May 27 [The Nation]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/PFF-House-1160x535.jpg "PFF presidential election postponed till May 27 [The Nation]")
May16May 16, 2025
PFF presidential election postponed till May 27 [The Nation]
PFF presidential election rescheduled to 27th amid logistical hurdles for AFC/FIFA officials due to recent Pakistan-India tensions on the border.
![Kaleem Ullah Khan rejects legitimacy of May 6 KPkFA Congress meeting [The Nation]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/football-1160x535.jpeg "Kaleem Ullah Khan rejects legitimacy of May 6 KPkFA Congress meeting [The Nation]")
May4May 4, 2025
Kaleem Ullah Khan rejects legitimacy of May 6 KPkFA Congress meeting [The Nation]
KPkFA's extraordinary session to elect its new PFF Congress reps on 6 May faces hostility as Kaleem Ullah Khan from Lower Dir terms it 'illegal and unconstitutional'
![Old friends in three-way contest for PFF presidency [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Taha-Alizai-Mohsen-Gilani-Hafiz-Zakaullah-1160x535.jpg "Old friends in three-way contest for PFF presidency [Dawn]")
May2May 2, 2025
Old friends in three-way contest for PFF presidency [Dawn]
While Hafiz Zakaullah is a newcomer in Pak football governance, Karachi United founder Taha Alizai and former FIFA development officer Mohsen Gilani were once closely involved in Zahir Shah's tussle with Faisal Saleh Hayat over PFF control.
![PFF finalizes candidate list for ExCo elections [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/PFF-Football-House-1-1160x535.jpeg "PFF finalizes candidate list for ExCo elections [The News]")
May2May 2, 2025
PFF finalizes candidate list for ExCo elections [The News]
Taha Alizai, Hafiz Zakaullah, Mohsen Gilani confirmed as PFF Presidency candidates after 'rigorous' scrutiny process by PFF NC. PFF elections on 20 May in Lahore.