Pakistan U20 head coach Shehzad Anwar aims to build a competitive squad for SAFF U20 Championship despite a largely inexperienced group of players with limited international exposure
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Five Pakistan MNT players join Bangladesh club
Rao Umar Hayat, Alamgir Ghazi, Hayyan Khattak, Abdullah Shah and Shayek Dost officially join Brothers Union Football Club
![PFF Futsal National Cup round-up [The Nation] PFF Futsal National Cup round-up [The Nation]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/PFF-Futsal-National-Cup-2023-1160x450.jpg)
PFF Futsal National Cup round-up [The Nation]
4 more teams reached next round of men's PFF Futsal National Cup - Lahore phase. Women's event also began with 10 matches.

PFF Futsal Cup results Days 1-2
A total of 21 matches were decided on first two days of the inaugural PFF Futsal National Cup - Lahore phase.
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Pakistan eye first ACQ victory against late-to-arrive Afghanistan [Dawn]
Both Pakistan and Afghanistan have 0 points after suffering defeats against Syria and Myanmar in their 2027 ACQs group games so far.
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Nolberto Solano: ‘I would like to play like Klopp but you need to be realistic’ [The Guardian]
The former Newcastle and Peru winger became Pakistan’s head coach in July and he tells Tusdiq Din he enjoys the challenge of making the team more competitive.
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Pakistan’s Complicated Relationship with Diaspora Footballers [PIDE]
At a time when diaspora players are becoming increasingly important in teams all over the world, they are slighted by the local football community in Pakistan and some individuals in the media just because they were not born in Pakistan.
![Hockey player Shahida Raza among victims of migrant boat tragedy [Express Tribune] Hockey player Shahida Raza among victims of migrant boat tragedy [Express Tribune]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Shahida-Raza-who-died-in-Italy-migrant-boat-accident.png)
Hockey player Shahida Raza among victims of migrant boat tragedy [Express Tribune]
The 27-year old, who was also a footballer, sought a better life in Europe but died when the boat she was on sunk just off the coast of Italy
![Asian U-23 Championship: Pakistan placed in tough group [The News] Asian U-23 Championship: Pakistan placed in tough group [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/AFC-U23-Asian-Cup-2024-qualification-groups-1135x535.png)
Asian U-23 Championship: Pakistan placed in tough group [The News]
Pakistan U23s drawn in qualifiers Group D with 2016 winners Japan, group hosts Bahrain, and Palestine. Matches to be played 6-12 September.
![REVIVING FOOTBALL IN LYARI [Dawn EOS] REVIVING FOOTBALL IN LYARI [Dawn EOS]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Karachi-FC-boys.jpg)
REVIVING FOOTBALL IN LYARI [Dawn EOS]
Karachi’s oldest and working class settlement Lyari is famed worldwide for its passion for football in particular. Swindon Town and Karachi FC aim to take to next level.

Karachi’s City and United reach NWFC semis
Karachi United overcome Highlanders 2-0, Karachi City beat Legacy 3-0 in National Women's Championship Round Two group clashes. Both Karachi sides qualify for semifinals.

TWK, Hazara Quetta win in NWFC R2
Hazara Quetta thrash JAFA a resounding 7-0, TWK overwhelmed Diya with 13-0 scoreline to get their first wins in the National Women's Championship second round at the Jinnah Sports Complex.
![IPC ministry asks FIFA questions about PFF NC’s performance [The News] IPC ministry asks FIFA questions about PFF NC’s performance [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/ipc-pff-fifa-1160x461.png)
IPC ministry asks FIFA questions about PFF NC’s performance [The News]
Ahead of expected meeting between FIFA, PFF, and IPC Ministry officials in 12-13 September, IPC Ministry has sent letter to FIFA asking about repeated delays in PFF elections.
![PFF seeks financial support from FIFA, AFC ahead of important events [Geo Super] PFF seeks financial support from FIFA, AFC ahead of important events [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/869507-PFF-1428954617.jpg)
PFF seeks financial support from FIFA, AFC ahead of important events [Geo Super]
PFF NC negotiating with FIFA and AFC for financial support to ease its burden so that Pakistan can take part in important upcoming international events
![FIFA hints at potential sanctions if PFF elections not held by March [Dawn] FIFA hints at potential sanctions if PFF elections not held by March [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/FIFA-HQ-in-Zurich.jpg)
FIFA hints at potential sanctions if PFF elections not held by March [Dawn]
FIFA has apparently warned the PFF NC that sanctions would be imposed if PFF elections are not held by the end of its latest extension until March 2024.

KU Schools Championship lights up Karachi
Riaz Ahmed writes about the ongoing KUFC Schools Championship in Lahore.
![10 footballers of Pakistani descent who have made us proud [Express Tribune] 10 footballers of Pakistani descent who have made us proud [Express Tribune]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/SRJ-ET.jpg)
10 footballers of Pakistani descent who have made us proud [Express Tribune]
Chief Editor Shahrukh Sohail writes about the top ten Pakistani-origin players in Leagues across the world.
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