![Pakistan embark on Asian Cup quest with Syria clash [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Stephen-Constantine-and-Abdullah-Iqbal-prematch-presser-Pakistan-vs-Syria-2027-AFC-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan embark on Asian Cup quest with Syria clash [Dawn]")
Pakistan face a tall order if they are to qualify for the Asian Cup and there has been little change to the dynamics of the sport in the country since head coach Stephen Constantine first arrived.
![Under-prepared Pakistan face Syria in Asian Cup Qualifiers [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Pakistan-MNT-squad-before-Syria-game-2027-AFC-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Under-prepared Pakistan face Syria in Asian Cup Qualifiers [Nukta]")
March24March 25, 2025
Under-prepared Pakistan face Syria in Asian Cup Qualifiers [Nukta]
After weeks of uncertainty, including a brief FIFA ban last month, 198-ranked Pakistan begin their 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers final round campaign tonight against 95-ranked Syria in Al-Ahsa.
![Pakistan to leave for Saudi tomorrow for Syria clash [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Pakistan-MNT-training-in-Lahore-ahead-of-Syria-ACQs-clash-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan to leave for Saudi tomorrow for Syria clash [Nukta]")
March19March 19, 2025
Pakistan to leave for Saudi tomorrow for Syria clash [Nukta]
All players and team officials obtained their Saudi Arabian visas for the 25 March clash with Syria in Al-Ahsa. Domestic and diaspora players will meet together under coach Stephen Constantine there.
![Visa delays force PFF NC to shuffle plans [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Pakistan-MNT-training-camp-ahead-of-Syria-game-1143x535.jpg "Visa delays force PFF NC to shuffle plans [The News]")
March19March 19, 2025
Visa delays force PFF NC to shuffle plans [The News]
With the visas of many Pakistan MNT squad members still pending with the Saudi Embassy, PFF NC forced to make travel changes ahead of March 25 ACQ clash with Syria.
![Pakistan in race for AFC Women’s Cup [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Pakistan-WNT-anthem-1080x535.jpg "Pakistan in race for AFC Women’s Cup [The News]")
March18March 18, 2025
Pakistan in race for AFC Women’s Cup [The News]
Pakistan WNT confirmed as entrants for 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup qualifiers in June-July. Draws to be held by end of March.
![Riaz pleads PM Shehbaz to revive department football [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Muhammad-Riaz-meets-PM-Shehbaz-Sharif-with-IPC-Minister-Rana-Sanaullah-Shaza-Fatima-Khawaja-Attaullah-Tarar-and-Rana-Mashood-1160x535.jpg "Riaz pleads PM Shehbaz to revive department football [Nukta]")
March14March 14, 2025
Riaz pleads PM Shehbaz to revive department football [Nukta]
Pakistan's prime minister had invited Riaz to Islamabad after his video went viral on social media where the player was seen making jalebis.
![Shehbaz invites footballer Riaz to PM House [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Muhammad-Riaz-and-PM-Shehbaz-Sharif.jpg "Shehbaz invites footballer Riaz to PM House [The News]")
March13March 13, 2025
Shehbaz invites footballer Riaz to PM House [The News]
Former Pakistan NT star Muhammad Riaz, who was seen selling jalebis in a viral social media video, met the Prime Minister.
![PFF drops Saudi camp for Syria clash [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Stephen-Constantine-with-Pakistan-MNT-camp-ahead-of-Junes-WCQs-1160x535.jpeg "PFF drops Saudi camp for Syria clash [Nukta]")
March12March 12, 2025
PFF drops Saudi camp for Syria clash [Nukta]
Pakistan's Saudi camp for Syria game cancelled over potential visa and logistical challenges of the Ramadan Umrah season. Camp now in Lahore.
![Pakistan set to miss 7th international football event [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Pakistan-U19s-2023-SAFF-U19-Championship-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan set to miss 7th international football event [The News]")
March12March 12, 2025
Pakistan set to miss 7th international football event [The News]
PFF NC withdrew Pakistan from SAFF U19 Championship saying it 'wasn’t part of the FIFA-approved activity calendar,' plus concluding PFF elections within two months.
![Star soccer player forced to sell ‘jalebis’ [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Pakistan-MNT-former-star-Muhammad-Riaz-forced-to-sell-Jalebis.jpg "Star soccer player forced to sell ‘jalebis’ [The News]")
March10March 10, 2025
Star soccer player forced to sell ‘jalebis’ [The News]
Former Pakistan star Muhammad Riaz shown to be making jalebis in a video widely shared on social media is another sign of players struggling with no signs of govt departments reinstating their football teams.