Player Watch
Pakistan: From making the footballs to producing footballers [Channel 4]
Now, after winning its first international tournament in 74 years, Pakistan is beginning to imagine a future in which it is known for producing…
Foreign based players
Foreign Based Players
Nolberto Solano praises diaspora players after Afghanistan clash [Nukta]
Alam Zeb Safi of Nukta interviewed Pakistan MNT head coach Nolberto Solano. Video from YouTube embedded.
Asian Cup
Pakistan missed golden chance to stun Syria: Essa [The News]
Pakistan should have shocked 'underwhelming and unpolished Syrian team,' according to ex-captain Muhammad Essa and The News' Abdul Mohi Shah
International Competitions
A question of strategy and fairness [TNS]
'By harnessing the potential of the diaspora players and creating a robust domestic structure we can unlock the true potential of our footballing talent.'
Foreign Based Players
Former Pakistan captain raises concerns over foreign players’ induction in football team [Geo Super]
Essa claims PFF NC 'taking commissions' for including diaspora footballers in Pakistan MNT.
Foreign Based Players
Pakistan’s Complicated Relationship with Diaspora Footballers [PIDE]
At a time when diaspora players are becoming increasingly important in teams all over the world, they are slighted by the local football community…
Friendlies
PFF NC trying to arrange another FIFA friendly [The News]
Pakistan MNT play hosts Maldives on March 21. Efforts being made for a second friendly on March 28 with any willing country to fully…
Friendlies
Foreign talent may be tested in friendlies [The News]
With Pakistan MNT expected to play Maldives for a couple of friendlies this March FIFA window, some newly identified diaspora players expected to feature…
Friendlies
Pakistan go down against Nepal in friendly [The News]
Former Pakistan assistant coach Nasir Ismail said the team did not play positive game as Nepal won 1-0 at home.
Friendlies
Pak football coach hopes to fully utilise foreign exposure [The News]
With November friendlies in Nepal confirmed, Pakistan MNT coach Shahzad Anwar fully intends of utilizing FIFA match days in March and June 2023 for…