Pakistan were drawn with a monstrous Yemen side in the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers first round as the draws for the 12 lowest-ranked Asian nations were unveiled at Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday.
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![Pakistan draw Yemen in first round of Russia 2018 qualifiers [Dawn] Pakistan draw Yemen in first round of Russia 2018 qualifiers [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/IMG_6983.jpg)
Pakistan draw Yemen in first round of Russia 2018 qualifiers [Dawn]
The first-round qualifier for the 2018 World Cup in Russia will see Pakistan play the away leg of the playoff tie on March 12 before the home leg five days later.
![Absence of big names benefitted us, says Shamlan [DAWN] Absence of big names benefitted us, says Shamlan [DAWN]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/B9KurpzCIAAW2zv.jpg)
Absence of big names benefitted us, says Shamlan [DAWN]
Coach Shamlan delighted with last grasp win over Afghanistan.
![Hitman Hassan to captain Pakistan against Afghans [The News] Hitman Hassan to captain Pakistan against Afghans [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/10414428_10155089706555234_1888151438124067972_n.jpg)
Hitman Hassan to captain Pakistan against Afghans [The News]
Denmark-based striker Hassan Bashir will lead Pakistan football team in their one-off friendly against Afghanistan at the Punjab Stadium, Lahore, on Friday.
![‘Afghan team in excellent shape’ [The News] ‘Afghan team in excellent shape’ [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/10981222_808946482506218_1878928148440149669_n.jpg)
‘Afghan team in excellent shape’ [The News]
A top official of Afghanistan football team on Tuesday said that their team was in excellent shape and would deliver against Pakistan in the one-off friendly at Punjab Stadium, Lahore, on Friday
![‘Injured’ Zesh opts out of Afghan friendly [Dawn] ‘Injured’ Zesh opts out of Afghan friendly [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Zesh-Charity-Shield-Malaysia.jpg)
‘Injured’ Zesh opts out of Afghan friendly [Dawn]
Ace defender Zesh Rehman will not be arriving for Pakistan’s international friendly against Afghanistan on Saturday due to injury,
![Pakistan boost team for Afghan match [The News] Pakistan boost team for Afghan match [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/IMG_6983.jpg)
Pakistan boost team for Afghan match [The News]
The good news for Pakistan is that former Fulham defender Zeeshan Rehman and Denmark-based Hassan Bashir will be part of the team for the match against Afghanistan.
![This time, for Pakistan! [TNS] This time, for Pakistan! [TNS]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/IMG_6983.jpg)
This time, for Pakistan! [TNS]
It is time the PFF woke up and rescue its variant of the beautiful game before it perishes once and for all. Not for themselves maybe, but for our country.
![Pakistan praises Easah’s induction in Aston Villa [Express Tribune] Pakistan praises Easah’s induction in Aston Villa [Express Tribune]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/0102651343706200.jpg)
Pakistan praises Easah’s induction in Aston Villa [Express Tribune]
PFF Director Marketing Sardar Haider Naveed believes Easah Suliman, who recently signed a professional two-year contract with Aston Villa, will inspire footballers in Pakistan as well.

Easah Suliman signs first professional contract with Aston Villa
Young academy ace Easah Suliman has signed a two-year professional contract with Villa.
![Pakistan draw pot-giants Yemen for 2018 World Cup qualifiers [The News] Pakistan draw pot-giants Yemen for 2018 World Cup qualifiers [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Pakistan-Peace-Cup.jpg)