Both of Pakistan’s men’s and women’s football teams have done better than expected of them, given the lack of preparation, funding and domestic structures. Can the election of a president for the Pakistan Football Federation finally set in motion sweeping changes to how football is played in the country?
Tag: adeel rizki
![Pakistan WNT underprepared for friendly against Saudi Arabia [Nukta] Pakistan WNT underprepared for friendly against Saudi Arabia [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Pakistan-WNT-training-at-Aspire-Academy-Doha-ahead-of-Saudi-Arabia-friendly-1160x535.jpg)
Pakistan WNT underprepared for friendly against Saudi Arabia [Nukta]
Pakistan coach Adeel Rizki said they did not get enough time for training ahead of the game to be played in Doha on Saturday, Dec 7.
![India hammer Pakistan 5-2 in SAFF Women’s Football in Kathmandu [Nukta] India hammer Pakistan 5-2 in SAFF Women’s Football in Kathmandu [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Pakistan-vs-India-2024-SAFF-Womens-Championship-1-1160x535.jpg)
India hammer Pakistan 5-2 in SAFF Women’s Football in Kathmandu [Nukta]
Nasir Ismail: "It’s a team of Adeel Rizki’s Karachi City women’s team. This is not the Pakistan national women team"
![Pakistan gear up for India test in SAFF Women’s Championship [Nukta] Pakistan gear up for India test in SAFF Women’s Championship [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/2024-SAFF-Womens-Championship-pre-tournament-press-conference-1160x535.jpg)
Pakistan gear up for India test in SAFF Women’s Championship [Nukta]
Pakistan women's national football team will be returning to the international circuit after a year-long hiatus. Face India in SAFF Women's Championship opener tomorrow in Kathmandu.
![Business as usual: PSB issues NOC for SAFF Women C’ship at the 11th hour [Nukta] Business as usual: PSB issues NOC for SAFF Women C’ship at the 11th hour [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Pakistan-WNT-reach-Nepal-for-2024-SAFF-Womens-Championship-1160x535.jpg)
Business as usual: PSB issues NOC for SAFF Women C’ship at the 11th hour [Nukta]
PSB initially denying NOC and then eventually issuing it hours before departure is a common pattern as also faced earlier by Pakistan U17 team as well as the national karate side.
![Pak women footballers: All dressed up and nowhere to go? [Nukta] Pak women footballers: All dressed up and nowhere to go? [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Pakistan-WNT-training-1160x535.jpg)
Pak women footballers: All dressed up and nowhere to go? [Nukta]
Pakistan's football team is to feature in this month's SAFF Women's Championship in Nepal but the country's sports authorities have refused to give them permission. However, the team is still hoping for a last-minute reprieve.
![Pakistan football is in a mess as FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier looms [Geo Super] Pakistan football is in a mess as FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier looms [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Pakistan-1080x535.jpg)
Pakistan football is in a mess as FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier looms [Geo Super]
PFF NC has not been able to pay the dues and allowances owed to numerous NT players due to apparent budgetary troubles. Lack of clarity of WCQs preps also remains.
![PFF names women squad for Saudi Arabia event [The News] PFF names women squad for Saudi Arabia event [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Adeel-Rizki-at-Pakistan-WNT-camp-1151x535.jpg)
PFF names women squad for Saudi Arabia event [The News]
Pakistan drawn in Group A with hosts Saudi Arabia and Malaysia for six-nation women's tournament in Taif.
![Football and misogyny: a stain on the beautiful game [Express Tribune] Football and misogyny: a stain on the beautiful game [Express Tribune]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Spain-win-2023-FIFA-Womens-World-Cup-1160x535.jpg)
Football and misogyny: a stain on the beautiful game [Express Tribune]
The story of the Spain’s World Cup winning women’s football team resonates with women in the sport all over the world, writes Natasha Raheel
![Under-19 team being ignored: Nasir [The News] Under-19 team being ignored: Nasir [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Nasir-Ismail-organising-Naya-Nazimabad-Football-Tournament-1160x535.jpg)
Under-19 team being ignored: Nasir [The News]
Former Pakistan NT assistant coach Nasir Ismail terms sudden announcement of Pakistan U19 trials by PFF NC as 'huge blunder'