![A football factory powering Pakistan’s dreams [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/POPO-FC-prospects-Abdul-Samad-Kaleemullah-Abdul-Rehman-1160x535.jpg "A football factory powering Pakistan’s dreams [Dawn]")
Training under POPO FC's professional modern coaching environment, youth from as far away as South Waziristan and Balochistan are aiming to become Pakistan's future football stars.
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![Solano satisfied as Pakistan end losing streak despite Otis’ penalty miss [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Ahmed-Faraz-Gulzari-and-Etzaz-Hussain-Pakistan-vs-Afghanistan-2027-AFC-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Solano satisfied as Pakistan end losing streak despite Otis’ penalty miss [Dawn]")
October10October 10, 2025
Solano satisfied as Pakistan end losing streak despite Otis’ penalty miss [Dawn]
Despite only getting one point against Afghanistan at home, Pakistan MNT head coach Nolberto Solano said "The best playes in the world have missed penalties. It is all part of game"
![Essa upbeat about Pakistan chances in SAFF U17s [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Pakistan-U17-team-for-2025-SAFF-U17-Championship-1160x535.jpeg "Essa upbeat about Pakistan chances in SAFF U17s [Dawn]")
September13September 13, 2025
Essa upbeat about Pakistan chances in SAFF U17s [Dawn]
Pakistan U17 assistant coach Muhammad Essa, a former Pakistan MNT captain himself, optimistic of Pakistan's chances at the SAFF U17 Championship in Sri Lanka.
![After NC’s refusal, govt to send team to play friendly against Russia [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Pakistan-Russia-flags-1046x535.jpg "After NC’s refusal, govt to send team to play friendly against Russia [Dawn]")
October9October 9, 2024
After NC’s refusal, govt to send team to play friendly against Russia [Dawn]
After PFF NC declined to send Pakistan NT to Russia for friendly on short notice fearing lack of time, PSB steps in to send 'alternate' team.
![PSB slams NC over PFF election process [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/PSB-vs-PFF.jpg "PSB slams NC over PFF election process [Dawn]")
September16September 16, 2024
PSB slams NC over PFF election process [Dawn]
Process for provincial elections also come under scanner with Nornalisation Committee accused of favouritism by numerous competing factions vying for PFF control.
![‘Arrangements for Pakistan, Saudi Arabia qualifier complete’ [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Jinnah-Stadium-floodlights-1160x535.jpg "‘Arrangements for Pakistan, Saudi Arabia qualifier complete’ [Dawn]")
June3June 3, 2024
‘Arrangements for Pakistan, Saudi Arabia qualifier complete’ [Dawn]
Work on floodlights complete, 4000 new seats installed to fulfill requirements for Jinnah Stadium to host Pak-Saudi WCQ game on June 6 for 8:30pm kickoff.
![PSB vows to fix Jinnah Stadium floodlights for Pakistan’s World Cup qualifier against Saudi Arabia [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Jinnah-Stadium-floodlights-pic-by-Usama-Bhutta-1160x535.jpeg "PSB vows to fix Jinnah Stadium floodlights for Pakistan’s World Cup qualifier against Saudi Arabia [Dawn]")
May21June 3, 2024
PSB vows to fix Jinnah Stadium floodlights for Pakistan’s World Cup qualifier against Saudi Arabia [Dawn]
“Shifting the [Saudi match on 6 June] away from Pakistan would be highly shameful for us,” the PSB official said. “It will be a disgrace for the country."
![Jordan see off Pakistan with early two-goal burst [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Rahis-Nabi-and-Mousa-Al-Tamari-Pakistan-vs-Jordan-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Jordan see off Pakistan with early two-goal burst [Dawn]")
March22March 22, 2024
Jordan see off Pakistan with early two-goal burst [Dawn]
“It’s not easy to build a national team in three or four months especially if you don’t have a league [functioning in the country],” a visibly-satisfied Constantine said after the game
![Tajiks teach Pakistan football lesson in 6-1 drubbing [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Imran-Kayani-Pakistan-vs-Tajikistan-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpeg "Tajiks teach Pakistan football lesson in 6-1 drubbing [Dawn]")
November22November 22, 2023
Tajiks teach Pakistan football lesson in 6-1 drubbing [Dawn]
Pakistan crumble to 6-1 loss against Tajikistan despite loud support of over 18,000 fans at Jinnah Stadium Islamabad.
![Familiar foes Constantine, Segrt meet as Pakistan face Tajikistan test [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Stephen-Constantine-and-Petar-Sgert-Pakistan-vs-Tajikistan-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Familiar foes Constantine, Segrt meet as Pakistan face Tajikistan test [Dawn]")
November21November 21, 2023
Familiar foes Constantine, Segrt meet as Pakistan face Tajikistan test [Dawn]
Both managers had faced each other twice in SAFF Championship finals with different national teams. Now they clash today in Jinnah Stadium for WCQs Round Two fixture.