John Duerden writes for The Guardian on Pakistan WNT's recent AFC Asian Cup qualification campaign and the impact of new recruits.
Headlines:
![New-look Pakistan making up for lost time with UK-born footballers [The Guardian]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Pakistan-WNT-celebrate-beating-Indonesia-2026-AFC-Womens-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpeg "New-look Pakistan making up for lost time with UK-born footballers [The Guardian]")
September23September 24, 2025
![India edge past Pakistan in SAFF U17 Championship [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/India-vs-Pakistan-2025-SAFF-U17-Championship-2-1160x535.jpg "India edge past Pakistan in SAFF U17 Championship [Geo Super]")
September22September 22, 2025
India edge past Pakistan in SAFF U17 Championship [Geo Super]
Goals from Muhammad Abdullah and Hamza Yasir not enough as India wins 3-2 and tops Group B. Pakistan face Bangladesh in semifinal on 25 Sept
![WAPDA, PAF make winning start in PPFL [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/PAF-vs-Army-PPFL-2021-960x535.jpg "WAPDA, PAF make winning start in PPFL [The News]")
August16August 16, 2021
WAPDA, PAF make winning start in PPFL [The News]
Ashfaq Shah group's PPFL 2021 began with late night kickoffs at Qilla Kohna Qasim Bagh Stadium Multan on 14 August
![Ashfaq’s PFF holds Premier League as franchise event looms [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/SSGC-vs-Army-PPFL-2018-1024x535.jpeg "Ashfaq’s PFF holds Premier League as franchise event looms [Dawn]")
August14August 14, 2021
Ashfaq’s PFF holds Premier League as franchise event looms [Dawn]
“At the end of it all, the point is that we just want to play regardless of who organises it. That's what we all care about.” said KRL manager Ayaz Butt
![Constantine departs after leading Pakistan to promised land [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Stephen-Constantine-after-Pakistan-vs-Saudi-Arabia-1160x535.jpg "Constantine departs after leading Pakistan to promised land [Dawn]")
November2November 2, 2024
Constantine departs after leading Pakistan to promised land [Dawn]
Masterminding that victory over two legs over Cambodia, Stephen Constantine ensured Pakistan’s national team would have at the very least three years of competitive football.
November1November 1, 2024
Constantine leaves Pakistan job after contract ends
Stephen Constantine proud of leading Pakistan MNT to Round Two of 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, extends heartfelt thanks to all fans.
![Shehzad deprived of chance to work for Qatar’s Al-Sadd SC [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Shahzad-Anwar-1160x535.jpg "Shehzad deprived of chance to work for Qatar’s Al-Sadd SC [The News]")
January4July 9, 2020
Shehzad deprived of chance to work for Qatar’s Al-Sadd SC [The News]
Shehzad Anwar had also turned down NC's offer to continue as PFF Director Technical.
![Former Pak footballers laud Ufone’s initiative [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Ufone-KPk-Football-Cup-trophy-800x535.jpg "Former Pak footballers laud Ufone’s initiative [The News]")
December18December 18, 2019
Former Pak footballers laud Ufone’s initiative [The News]
Ufone Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Football Cup wins praise from former Pak players and enthusiasts.
![Pak street child football team returns home [APP]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Pak-Street-Child-team-returns-from-2nd-place-in-2018-SCWC.jpg "Pak street child football team returns home [APP]")
May20May 20, 2018
Pak street child football team returns home [APP]
Grand welcome as Pakistan street child team organised by Muslim Hands returns home after finishing 2nd in Street Child World Cup.
![Pakistan Street Child football team reminds Bilawal Bhutto of unkept promises [Geo]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Bilawal-Bhutto-Zardari-with-Pakistan-team-that-reached-semis-of-2014-Street-Child-World-Cup.jpg "Pakistan Street Child football team reminds Bilawal Bhutto of unkept promises [Geo]")
May17May 17, 2018
Pakistan Street Child football team reminds Bilawal Bhutto of unkept promises [Geo]
FPDC's plea for PPP government in Sindh fulfilling its promise to reward 2014 Pakistan street child football team goes viral prompting response from Bilawal House.
![Rizki announced as Pakistan head coach ahead of SAFF Women’s Championship [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Walid-Javaid-Khan-and-Adeel-Rizki-at-Pakistan-WNT-camp-1160x535.jpg "Rizki announced as Pakistan head coach ahead of SAFF Women’s Championship [Dawn]")
August20August 20, 2022
Rizki announced as Pakistan head coach ahead of SAFF Women’s Championship [Dawn]
Adeel Rizki, with assistants Walid Javaid Khan and Ehsanullah, named as the coaching staff for Pakistan WNT ahead of SAFF Women's Championship next month
![PFF decides to include dual-national players in national team [Geo News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Nadia-Khan-at-Doncaster-Rovers-Belles-2-990x535.jpeg "PFF decides to include dual-national players in national team [Geo News]")
August17August 17, 2022
PFF decides to include dual-national players in national team [Geo News]
PFF considering over dozen female footballers of Pakistani origin based in UK, Greece, America and UAE, say sources. Two diaspora players already called up for SAFF Women's Championship.
![PFF’s Ashfaq group ignores FIFA deadline [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Syed-Ashfaq-Hussain-Shah-refusing-to-handover-PFF-House-31-March-2021-1160x535.jpg "PFF’s Ashfaq group ignores FIFA deadline [The News]")
April1April 1, 2021
PFF’s Ashfaq group ignores FIFA deadline [The News]
Ashfaq Shah insists constant 'delays' on holding PFF Elections by Normalisation Committee is 'unacceptable.'
![Pakistan set for suspension as FIFA issues ultimatum to Ashfaq group [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/PFF-House-gate.jpg "Pakistan set for suspension as FIFA issues ultimatum to Ashfaq group [Dawn]")
March31March 31, 2021
Pakistan set for suspension as FIFA issues ultimatum to Ashfaq group [Dawn]
Ashfaq Hussain Shah refusing to budge, while NWFC sees boycotts/protests by some teams and players.
March30March 30, 2021
FIFA letter warns of ban if PFF House not returned to NC
FIFA warns of suspension for PFF if illegitimate occupation on PFF House not lifted, recognised office bearers not permitted free access to building by Wednesday evening, 31 March 2021.
![Futsal Level-I Coaching Course gets underway at FIFA House [The Nation]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Muhammad-Raza-Fazli-and-Nasser-Saleh-at-AFC-Level-I-Futsal-Coaching-Course-800x535.jpeg "Futsal Level-I Coaching Course gets underway at FIFA House [The Nation]")
November19November 19, 2022
Futsal Level-I Coaching Course gets underway at FIFA House [The Nation]
The first ever Futsal Level-I Coaching Course under the PFF is now underway at PFF House. 15 participants taking part in first session under an AFC Elite Futsal Instructor.
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