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“We are here to compete, to face the best players from Iraq, Cambodia and Oman. Like I said before, there are no easy games." said Pakistan U23/MNT head coach Nolberto Solano ahead of the AFC U23 Asian Cup qualifiers in Cambodia. Pakistan face Iraq today in first game.
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“Pakistan football needed a figure who commands respect globally — and Solano checks every box,” said a senior PFF official, speaking off the record. “His experience working with youth and senior setups alike could bring continuity across levels, which we’ve struggled to maintain.”
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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.
