'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
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#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.
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SNGPL frustrate PAF with 2-2 draw [The News]
KPT bag precious 2-1 win over NBP in PPFL 2018.
![KRL go down against Army in crucial match [The News] KRL go down against Army in crucial match [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/KRL-vs-Army-PPFL-2018-1160x535.jpg)
KRL go down against Army in crucial match [The News]
KRL's title challenge collapses after loss to Army, PCAA fight back to beat Navy in PPFL.
![Zavisa underlines factors behind football team’s poor show [The News] Zavisa underlines factors behind football team’s poor show [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Zavisa-Milosavljevic-960x535.jpg)
Zavisa underlines factors behind football team’s poor show [The News]
Former Pakistan boss Zaviša Milosavljević of Serbia identified key problems that restricts Pakistani football from competing properly with higher ranked Asian sides like Saudi Arabia and Tajikistan.
![Below-par in all aspects of the game [TNS] Below-par in all aspects of the game [TNS]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Amadoni-Kamalov-scores-for-Tajikistan-against-Pakistan-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpeg)
Below-par in all aspects of the game [TNS]
Despite heavy defeats against Saudi Arabia and Tajikistan in Pakistan's first ever WCQs Round Two campaign, the team has enough time to show much better performance for remaining fixtures in March and June.
![National footballers as ecstatic as fans [Express Tribune] National footballers as ecstatic as fans [Express Tribune]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/ryan-giggs-leisure-leagues.jpg)
National footballers as ecstatic as fans [Express Tribune]
Ryan Giggs confirmed as final Ronaldinho & Friends player for 8-9 July tour. Pakistan players really excited to play international superstars.
![Leisure Leagues trophy unveiled, Ryan Giggs to join ‘Ronaldinho and Friends’ [Geo] Leisure Leagues trophy unveiled, Ryan Giggs to join ‘Ronaldinho and Friends’ [Geo]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Momina-Mustehsan-and-Ali-Azmat-unveil-Leisure-Leagues-Ronaldinho-and-Friends-tour-trophy.jpg)
Leisure Leagues trophy unveiled, Ryan Giggs to join ‘Ronaldinho and Friends’ [Geo]
Ryan Giggs confirmed last player for Ronaldinho & Friends. Momina Mustehsan and Ali Azmat to sing tour anthem.
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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.
![MTFA, Karachi United into National Women Football semis [The News] MTFA, Karachi United into National Women Football semis [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/MTWFC-vs-Karachi-Women-National-Women-Championship-2018-1160x535.jpg)
MTFA, Karachi United into National Women Football semis [The News]
Model Town hit 13-0 against Karachi Women, KU edge Diya.

National Women’s Championship 2018 updated results
Most recent National Women’s Championship 2018 results via PFF over the past week. MTWFC 13-0 Karachi WFC Gilgit FA 1-0...
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