“We are here to compete, to face the best players from Iraq, Cambodia and Oman. Like I said before, there are no easy games." said Pakistan U23/MNT head coach Nolberto Solano ahead of the AFC U23 Asian Cup qualifiers in Cambodia. Pakistan face Iraq today in first game.
Headlines:
![After ‘high intensity’ training, Pakistan begin AFC U23 campaign [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2026-AFC-U23-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-Group-G-pre-match-conference-1160x535.jpg "After ‘high intensity’ training, Pakistan begin AFC U23 campaign [Dawn]")
September3September 3, 2025
September1September 1, 2025
Chitral Football: A Turning Point for Pakistan’s Football Future
From Muhammad Rasool and Alamgir Ghazi setting the stage for Pakistan to Hamza Munir and Umair Bahader's inclusion in Pak U23 squad, football in Chitral is more than just a pastime—it is a collective identity.
December18December 18, 2020
WAPDA-SSGC final set for Challenge Cup
Army and KPT to play for 3rd place. Both matches on Sunday, 20 December.
December15December 15, 2020
Saqib shootout hero for SSGC in Challenge Cup
Saqib Hanif's saves helps SSGC reach semi-finals, Muhammad bin Younis again hero for KPT.
September28September 28, 2024
Bangladesh overcome Pakistan in SAFF U17 semis
Bangladesh fought back from 2-0 down to equalize in stoppage time and then beat Pakistan on penalties to confirm SAFF U17 final spot.
![Pakistan U17s eye South Asian football title after big 5-1 win vs Sri Lanka [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Sajjad-Mehmood-Pakistan-vs-Nepal-2024-SAFF-U17s-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan U17s eye South Asian football title after big 5-1 win vs Sri Lanka [Nukta]")
September26September 26, 2024
Pakistan U17s eye South Asian football title after big 5-1 win vs Sri Lanka [Nukta]
A victory against Bangladesh in Saturday’s semis could put Pakistan face to face against chief rivals India in the SAFF U17 final.
![Foreign-based players join Pakistan training camp [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Mohammad-Ali-celebrates-winner-against-Nepal-with-Zesh-Rehman-1160x535.jpg "Foreign-based players join Pakistan training camp [Dawn]")
May26May 26, 2019
Foreign-based players join Pakistan training camp [Dawn]
FIFA-recognised PFF training camp in Bahrain continues for 6-11 June WCQs vs Cambodia.
![Pak football team gets Shabban boost ahead of WC qualifiers [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Shabban-Hussain-Vanlose-IF-705x535.jpg "Pak football team gets Shabban boost ahead of WC qualifiers [The News]")
May24May 24, 2019
Pak football team gets Shabban boost ahead of WC qualifiers [The News]
Vanløse IF winger Shabban Hussain joins growing Pak-Danish contingent in NT for 2022 WCQs.
![Islamabad crowned champions of Gothia Cup [Express Tribune]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Islamabad-FA-in-Gothia-Cup-U18-event.jpg "Islamabad crowned champions of Gothia Cup [Express Tribune]")
August23August 29, 2017
Islamabad crowned champions of Gothia Cup [Express Tribune]
IFA team top their U18 Gothia Cup group in China.
![Inter-academy U-19 football begins today [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/German-coaches-from-Union-Berlin-training-Karachi-United-kids.jpg "Inter-academy U-19 football begins today [Dawn]")
August1August 1, 2017
Inter-academy U-19 football begins today [Dawn]
Naya Nazimabad U19 Championship begins today, 1 August in Karachi.
![Afghan female soccer players reach Pakistan [Express Tribune]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Afghanistan-female-footballers-in-Pakistan-after-fleeing-Taliban-regime-1040x535.jpg "Afghan female soccer players reach Pakistan [Express Tribune]")
September16September 24, 2021
Afghan female soccer players reach Pakistan [Express Tribune]
Excessive media attention endangers the team who have fled Afghanistan
September15September 15, 2021
Afghan female footballers evade Taliban, reach Pakistan [Dawn]
Sardar Naveed's Football For Peace organisation says it facilitated escape of Afghan female footballers to Pakistan
October8October 8, 2020
Aqsa, Umer representing Pakistan in AFC AURORA e-Goal
AFC - AURORA e-Goal programme for South and Central Asia underway, Aqsa Muhammad and Umer Butt representing Pakistan as youth social ambassadors
![Infantino welcomes dialogue but won’t accept govt interference in PFF affairs [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Gianni-Infantino-after-70th-FIFA-Congress-2020-held-online-1160x535.jpg "Infantino welcomes dialogue but won’t accept govt interference in PFF affairs [Dawn]")
September19September 19, 2020
Infantino welcomes dialogue but won’t accept govt interference in PFF affairs [Dawn]
“We want to collaborate and we hope that with good services from AFC and FIFA in support of the Normalisation Committee we can overcome the current complicated situation and bring back normality and football the way that Pakistan deserves it.”
![FIFA asks Pak govt to substantiate ‘rigging’ accusation [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/ALAM-ZEB-SAFI-FIFA.jpg "FIFA asks Pak govt to substantiate ‘rigging’ accusation [The News]")
September12September 12, 2020
FIFA asks Pak govt to substantiate ‘rigging’ accusation [The News]
FIFA reiterated its full support to PFF NC after IPC letter raised 'concerns' over its conduct.
![Mandokhel Football tournament begins from Wednesday [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Essa-Khan-Football-Academy-Ground-in-Chaman.jpg "Mandokhel Football tournament begins from Wednesday [The News]")
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