![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.
Tag: 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers
![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.
![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.
March4March 4, 2025
Pakistan preliminary squad for Syria game announced
Pakistan to face Syria on 25 March in Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia in their 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers, Group E fixture.
![With FIFA ban lifted, Pakistan eyes 2027 Asian Cup Qualifiers [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Pakistan-MNT-at-Jinnah-Stadium-ahead-of-Saudi-Arabia-game-1160x535.jpg "With FIFA ban lifted, Pakistan eyes 2027 Asian Cup Qualifiers [Nukta]")
March3March 3, 2025
With FIFA ban lifted, Pakistan eyes 2027 Asian Cup Qualifiers [Nukta]
PFF NC scrambles to arrange logistics and FIFA/AFC funding for Pakistan MNT's 10-day camp under Stephen Constantine in Saudi Arabia ahead of Syria game on 25 March.
![Pakistan reappoints Constantine for Syria ACQs [Geo News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Stephen-Constantine-after-Pakistan-vs-Saudi-Arabia-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan reappoints Constantine for Syria ACQs [Geo News]")
March3March 3, 2025
Pakistan reappoints Constantine for Syria ACQs [Geo News]
“He is coming only for this qualifier (vs Syria). We don’t have enough time for any change so we asked Stephen to come back for this match,” said a source in PFF.
![FIFA lifts suspension on PFF after constitutional tweaks [Geo News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/FIFA-HQ-in-Zurich.jpg "FIFA lifts suspension on PFF after constitutional tweaks [Geo News]")
March2March 3, 2025
FIFA lifts suspension on PFF after constitutional tweaks [Geo News]
The lifting of the suspension paves way for Pakistan’s participation in the 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers where they face Syria on 25 March.
February26February 26, 2025
PFF Extraordinary Congress on Feb 27 in Lahore
The Congress has been convened in direct response to the FIFA Council’s letter dated February 6, 2025, which stipulates that the suspension can only be lifted upon the approval of the revised constitution in compliance with FIFA and AFC directives.