![Football: Glimmers of Hope [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Pakistan-training-ahead-of-Syria-match-2027-AFC-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Football: Glimmers of Hope [Dawn]")
Both of Pakistan’s men’s and women’s football teams have done better than expected of them, given the lack of preparation, funding and domestic structures. Can the election of a president for the Pakistan Football Federation finally set in motion sweeping changes to how football is played in the country?
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![Challenges faced by Pakistan football and possible ways out for future [TNS]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Syria-vs-Pakistan-2027-AFC-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1-800x535.jpg "Challenges faced by Pakistan football and possible ways out for future [TNS]")
April13April 13, 2025
Challenges faced by Pakistan football and possible ways out for future [TNS]
With the right leadership, proper funding, better facilities, and more support, football in Pakistan could flourish, writes Asher Butt for The News on Sunday
![PAF whip Baloch FC to keep title hopes alive [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/PAF-vs-Baloch-FC-PPFL-2018-1160x535.jpg "PAF whip Baloch FC to keep title hopes alive [The News]")
January10January 10, 2019
PAF whip Baloch FC to keep title hopes alive [The News]
KRL earn precious 1-0 over PCAA to retain slim title hopes before PPFL 2018 season finale.
![KPT relegated to second-tier as SNGPL survive [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/KPT-1160x535.jpg "KPT relegated to second-tier as SNGPL survive [The News]")
January9January 9, 2019
KPT relegated to second-tier as SNGPL survive [The News]
KPT's 14 year stint in top division PPFL broken following loss to Muslim FC as SNGPL survive in debut season.
![Kamolov Amadoni takes Tajikistan to new heights [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Pakistan-vs-Tajikistan-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpeg "Kamolov Amadoni takes Tajikistan to new heights [The News]")
November22November 22, 2023
Kamolov Amadoni takes Tajikistan to new heights [The News]
Tajikistan stun home side Pakistan 6-1 at a packed Jinnah Stadium to win their Group G clash in 2026 WCQs.
![Familiar foes Constantine, Segrt meet as Pakistan face Tajikistan test [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Stephen-Constantine-and-Petar-Sgert-Pakistan-vs-Tajikistan-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Familiar foes Constantine, Segrt meet as Pakistan face Tajikistan test [Dawn]")
November21November 21, 2023
Familiar foes Constantine, Segrt meet as Pakistan face Tajikistan test [Dawn]
Both managers had faced each other twice in SAFF Championship finals with different national teams. Now they clash today in Jinnah Stadium for WCQs Round Two fixture.
![PFF headquarters should be handed over to Faisal Group: Kaleemullah [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/kaleemullah-joins-tulsa-roughnecks-fc.jpg "PFF headquarters should be handed over to Faisal Group: Kaleemullah [The News]")
July14July 14, 2017
PFF headquarters should be handed over to Faisal Group: Kaleemullah [The News]
Pakistan star says FIFA ruling be followed to 'save football' from two year crisis.
![Riaz, Hassan strikes help Ronaldinho win series [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Ronaldinho-Friends-match-in-Fortress-Stadium-Lahore.jpg "Riaz, Hassan strikes help Ronaldinho win series [The News]")
July10July 10, 2017
Riaz, Hassan strikes help Ronaldinho win series [The News]
Ronaldinho VII clinches two-match friendly series at Fortress Stadium, Lahore. Football legends urge more infrastructure investment in Pakistan.
![‘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]")
February4December 3, 2020
‘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
![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]")
February1December 3, 2020
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.
![Army annex National Women Football trophy [The Nation]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Army-win-National-Women-Championship-2018-final-1160x535.jpg "Army annex National Women Football trophy [The Nation]")
October26October 26, 2018
Army annex National Women Football trophy [The Nation]
Army beat WAPDA in final on penalties. Chief Justice Saqib Nisar was chief guest.
![Punjab win National Women Football bronze medal [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Punjab-vs-Karachi-United-National-Women-Championship-2018-3rd-place-1160x535.jpg "Punjab win National Women Football bronze medal [The News]")
October25October 25, 2018
Punjab win National Women Football bronze medal [The News]
Army face WAPDA in women's final today.
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