Participating in UEFA U16 tournament is a landmark step signalling Pakistan football’s renewed global engagement, writes Kinza Jahangir for TNS
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![‘We manage dreams’: Football club nurtures underprivileged talent in Pakistan’s Islamabad [Arab News] ‘We manage dreams’: Football club nurtures underprivileged talent in Pakistan’s Islamabad [Arab News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/POPO-FC-1160x535.jpg)
‘We manage dreams’: Football club nurtures underprivileged talent in Pakistan’s Islamabad [Arab News]
In cricket-obsessed Pakistan, POPO FC quietly nurtures football talent from poor backgrounds, offering free training, education and shelter, helping them dream of stardom, with 36 players reaching youth national sides in the past two years.
![Late goals help KRL tame POF in Challenge Cup [The News] Late goals help KRL tame POF in Challenge Cup [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/KRL-NFCC-2023-1072x535.jpg)
Late goals help KRL tame POF in Challenge Cup [The News]
PAF pound WSTC, WAPDA held again by HEC, Masha United edge Klash Mills, Railways overcome Ashraf Sugar Mills, while NIMSO and PACA draw in NFCC 2023.
![POF record first win in Challenge Cup [The News] POF record first win in Challenge Cup [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/POF-Wah-NFCC-2023-1160x535.jpg)
POF record first win in Challenge Cup [The News]
POF Wah edged Muslim Hands 1-0, SA Gardens held goalless by HEC. Otto Cranes, Ashraf Sugar Mills, WSTC, NIMSO win in National Challenge Cup.
![Solano vows to use experience from past battles against adversity [Dawn] Solano vows to use experience from past battles against adversity [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Nolberto-Solano-at-PFF-Press-Conference-1160x535.jpg)
Solano vows to use experience from past battles against adversity [Dawn]
Pakistan MNT head coach Nolberto Solano is no stranger to difficulty. The former Peru international and Newcastle United legend hopes to use his extensive high profile career to lift Pak football.

PFF’s Gilani: Solano most ‘high profile’ coach in Pak history
PFF president Syed Mohsen Gilani and Pakistan MNT head coach Nolberto Solano addressed an official press conference at PFF House, Lahore.
![Footballer Suha’s dreams come true [Express Tribune] Footballer Suha’s dreams come true [Express Tribune]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Suha-Hirani-at-SAFF-Womens-Championship-2022-1024x535.jpg)
Footballer Suha’s dreams come true [Express Tribune]
Winger Suha Hirani makes debut for Pakistan WNT in SAFF Women's Championship, talks staying motivated to pursue playing dream
![Footballer Malika-e-Noor feels happy for being back on field after eight years [Geo News] Footballer Malika-e-Noor feels happy for being back on field after eight years [Geo News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Pakistan-WNT-SAFF-Womens-Championship-2022-1024x535.jpg)
Footballer Malika-e-Noor feels happy for being back on field after eight years [Geo News]
“I always knew sooner or later football will resume & I had to keep myself prepared," Malika-e-Noor on playing Pakistan WNT's first international game in 8 years
![Owen sees huge football potential in Pakistan [The News] Owen sees huge football potential in Pakistan [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/GSV-press-conference-with-Michael-Owen-Usman-Dar-Yasir-Mehmood-Zabe-Khan-1024x535.jpg)
Owen sees huge football potential in Pakistan [The News]
“I have big regard for Pakistani youth and their interest [in] football, knowing well they are capable of making a name for themselves in the game."
![Pakistan has virtually become one-sport nation: Shoaib Akhtar [The News] Pakistan has virtually become one-sport nation: Shoaib Akhtar [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/GSV-press-conference-with-Shoaib-Akhtar-and-British-HC-1160x535.jpeg)
Pakistan has virtually become one-sport nation: Shoaib Akhtar [The News]
“We have virtually become a one-sport (cricket) country. Our youngsters don’t see any future in other sports. We must work for the uplift of other sports in real terms.”

PFF postpones National Women’s Football Championship 2024
Decision taken after numerous clubs raised concerns over original dates clashing with academic examinations for many of their players. New dates will be announced later.

National Women’s Championship from 5 May
PFF announces National Women's Championship from 5-21 May 2024 in Karachi. All clubs registered by December 2023 eligible to participate.
![NC denies sending nomination for AFC Cup [The News] NC denies sending nomination for AFC Cup [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/AFC-Cup.jpg)
NC denies sending nomination for AFC Cup [The News]
NC chairman Haroon Malik denies sending any nominated domestic team names for AFC Cup 2023-24 qualifiers, nor has AFC sent a request for nominations to the event.
![The resumption of football [TNS] The resumption of football [TNS]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/PFF-flag.jpg)
The resumption of football [TNS]
Alam Zeb Safi writes with hopeful optimism that after years of crises and troubles, Pak football is getting back to its feet again under the PFF Normalisation Committee
![World Cup qualification format to ensure success of Asian teams, says AFC general secretary [Dawn] World Cup qualification format to ensure success of Asian teams, says AFC general secretary [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Datuk-Windsor-Paul-John-AFC-General-Secretary.jpeg)
World Cup qualification format to ensure success of Asian teams, says AFC general secretary [Dawn]
AFC General Secretary Datuk Seri Windsor John defends format for joint 2026 WCQs, 2027 ACQs. PFF NC plans improving FIFA rankings for Pakistan NT

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