Former Pakistan NT assistant coach Nasir Ismail says he is quitting mainstream football after accusing PFF NC of 'mistreating' domestic coaches in recent months. Vows to return after PFF elections.
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![PFF NC praises fans’ support for WC qualifier [The News] PFF NC praises fans’ support for WC qualifier [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Pakistan-crowd-at-Jinnah-Stadium-Islamabad-for-WCQs-vs-Cambodia-1160x535.jpg)
PFF NC praises fans’ support for WC qualifier [The News]
Over 13,000 were in attendance at Islamabad's Jinnah Stadium to witness Pakistan winning its first ever WCQ on 17 October tor each Round Two.
![A ‘very different’ Pakistan? National football team aim to end dire record [Al Jazeera] A ‘very different’ Pakistan? National football team aim to end dire record [Al Jazeera]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Pakistan-training-in-Cambodia-before-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpeg)
A ‘very different’ Pakistan? National football team aim to end dire record [Al Jazeera]
With new coach Stephen Constantine, Pakistan aim to break a three-decade World Cup qualifier duck and a wider five-year, 12-match losing streak.
![Constantine looking to ‘fix’ Pakistan for Cambodia clash [Dawn] Constantine looking to ‘fix’ Pakistan for Cambodia clash [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Stephen-Constantine-Pakistan-head-coach-for-2026-WCQs-1160x535.jpg)
Constantine looking to ‘fix’ Pakistan for Cambodia clash [Dawn]
Stephen Constantine may only stay on as Pakistan coach if they beat Cambodia on 12-17 October to reach second round of 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
![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.
![All is not well [TNS] All is not well [TNS]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/869507-PFF-1428954617.jpg)
All is not well [TNS]
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Cambodia next month, a storm is brewing which may sink the PFF Normalisation Committee in near future, writes Alam Zeb Safi.
![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
![Bhutan-bound Pakistan U-16 football team honoured by Candyland [The Nation] Bhutan-bound Pakistan U-16 football team honoured by Candyland [The Nation]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Pakistan-U16-squad-honoured-by-Candyland-and-PFF-before-Bhutan-trip-for-2023-SAFF-U16-Championship-1160x535.jpeg)
Bhutan-bound Pakistan U-16 football team honoured by Candyland [The Nation]
Pakistan U16 squad honoured by Candyland and PFF before their departure to Bhutan for the 2023 SAFF U16 Boys Championship. Pakistan U16s face hosts Bhutan on 1 Sept and Maldives on 3 Sept in Group B.
![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'
![PFF NC yet to contact govt for WC Qualifiers venue [The News] PFF NC yet to contact govt for WC Qualifiers venue [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Jinnah-Stadium-Islamabad-and-Punjab-Stadium-Lahore-1160x535.jpg)
PFF NC yet to contact govt for WC Qualifiers venue [The News]
As debate rages about whether Pakistan has any venues that can host its WCQs return leg on 17 October, authorities administering Jinnah Stadium and Punjab Stadium claim PFF NC has not yet 'officially' requested about using those venues.
![Dismayed by PFF NC conduct, Nasir Ismail quits [The News] Dismayed by PFF NC conduct, Nasir Ismail quits [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Former-Pakistan-NT-assistant-coaches-Nasir-Ismail-Shahzad-Anwar-Jaffar-Khan-Sajjad-Mehmood-Muhammad-Rashid-at-Jinnah-Stadium-after-2026-WCQs-1160x535.jpg)