“I’m very honored to be in Pakistan as the Head Coach of the U23s and Senior team,” said Solano. “We believe in the talent of our players, and I’m here to show what we can achieve together.”
Tag: afc u23 asian cup qualifiers
![PFF picks preliminary U23 squad for Abbottabad camp [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Mohib-for-Pakistan-vs-Palestine-2024-AFC-U23-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1081x535.png "PFF picks preliminary U23 squad for Abbottabad camp [The News]")
August15August 15, 2025
PFF picks preliminary U23 squad for Abbottabad camp [The News]
50-member preliminary squad selected for further training ahead of the AFC U23 Asian Cup qualifiers in September.
![PFF struggles financially for AFC U23 Asian Cup qualifiers [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AFC-U23-Asian-Cup-logo-1160x535.jpg "PFF struggles financially for AFC U23 Asian Cup qualifiers [Nukta]"){kind=logo}
August9August 9, 2025
PFF struggles financially for AFC U23 Asian Cup qualifiers [Nukta]
With Nolberto Solano's pending arrival to take charge of Pakistan U23s, the PFF still yet to overcome financial hurdles as the main PFF bank accounts remain stuck in court cases.
![PFF president praises Pak U23 trials in Multan [The Nation]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Pakistan-U23-team-trials-in-Multan-29-30-July-2025-1160x535.jpg "PFF president praises Pak U23 trials in Multan [The Nation]")
July31August 1, 2025
PFF president praises Pak U23 trials in Multan [The Nation]
“It’s great to see talent emerging from all corners of Pakistan after nearly a decade,” said PFF president Syed Mohsen Gilani.
![Trials for AFC U23 Qualifiers begin in Multan [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Pakistan-U23-team-trials-in-Multan-1160x535.jpg "Trials for AFC U23 Qualifiers begin in Multan [Nukta]")
July29July 30, 2025
Trials for AFC U23 Qualifiers begin in Multan [Nukta]
Pakistan’s experienced coaches including Gohar Zaman, Mohammad Habib, Mehmood Khan and Jaffar Khan are supervising the trials ahead of head coach Nolberto Solano's arrival
![Nolberto Solano replaces Stephen Constantine as Pakistan football coach [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Nolberto-Solano-1160x535.jpg "Nolberto Solano replaces Stephen Constantine as Pakistan football coach [Nukta]")
July22July 22, 2025
Nolberto Solano replaces Stephen Constantine as Pakistan football coach [Nukta]
The ex Peru and Newcastle United legend's initial agreement with the PFF is expected to span one year. If he makes a strong impact his tenure could be extended.
July21July 22, 2025
Nolberto Solano appointed Pakistan coach [Geo News]
Former Peru international and Newcastle United fan favourite Nolberto Solano hired for Pakistan MNT and U23 duties. Argentine coach Jorge Castañeira to be Solano's assistant.
![Mohsen vows to bring positive change as new PFF chief [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Mohsen-Gilani-at-PFF-House-press-conference-17-July-2025-1160x535.jpg "Mohsen vows to bring positive change as new PFF chief [Dawn]")
July18July 18, 2025
Mohsen vows to bring positive change as new PFF chief [Dawn]
“Football is back on track finally after a long period of normalisation. We can’t recover the lost time but we can make up for the damage the best as we can,” said PFF president Syed Mohsen Gilani
May29May 29, 2025
Pakistan face Iraq, Cambodia, Oman in AFC U23 qualifiers
Pakistan to play Iraq, hosts Cambodia, Oman in Group G of the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup qualifiers in September 2025.
May21May 23, 2025
#AFCU23 draw for 2026 Qualifiers on 29 May [the-afc.com]
44 teams taking part. 11 group winners, best 4 runners up to qualify for 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia. Pakistan in Pot 4 for draws on 29 May.