![FOOTBALL: HOLDING THEIR GROUND [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Woman-Is-a-Nation-WIN-girls-playing-football-in-Lyari-1068x535.jpg "FOOTBALL: HOLDING THEIR GROUND [Dawn]")
Football is no longer just a men’s sport in Lyari. Meet the Baloch women footballers, who are breaking all social barriers to stay on the field
Tag: Lyari
![Karachi’s long neglected Kakri Ground becomes world-class sports complex after ‘fantastic’ makeover [Arab News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Kakri-Football-Ground-Lyari-Karachi-1160x535.jpg "Karachi’s long neglected Kakri Ground becomes world-class sports complex after ‘fantastic’ makeover [Arab News]")
June25June 25, 2023
Karachi’s long neglected Kakri Ground becomes world-class sports complex after ‘fantastic’ makeover [Arab News]
Spanning over 5.5 acres of land, Kakri Ground is one of Karachi’s troubled neighborhood Lyari’s most iconic landmarks.
![Pakistan footballer Munir Aftab passes away [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Muneer-ul-Haq-Pakistan-U16-captain-speaks-with-media-on-return-to-Karachi.jpg "Pakistan footballer Munir Aftab passes away [Geo Super]")
April26April 26, 2023
Pakistan footballer Munir Aftab passes away [Geo Super]
Muneer Aftab had captained Pakistan to victory at 2011 SAFF U16 Championship. He died aged 26 due to kidney failure.
![REVIVING FOOTBALL IN LYARI [Dawn EOS]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Karachi-FC-boys.jpg "REVIVING FOOTBALL IN LYARI [Dawn EOS]")
March5March 5, 2023
REVIVING FOOTBALL IN LYARI [Dawn EOS]
Karachi’s oldest and working class settlement Lyari is famed worldwide for its passion for football in particular. Swindon Town and Karachi FC aim to take to next level.
![Finding Pakistan’s Mohamed Salah [TNS]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Commissioner-Karachi-Iqbal-Memon-with-Swindon-Town-FC-coaches-and-trialist-players-1160x535.jpg "Finding Pakistan’s Mohamed Salah [TNS]")
March5March 5, 2023
Finding Pakistan’s Mohamed Salah [TNS]
Coaches and officials from Swindon Town FC continue in their hunt for raw footballing talent from Pakistan in partnership with Karachi FC and Commissioner Karachi
![Comment: Pele’s relevance in Pakistan went beyond the sport [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Pele-1970-1024x535.webp "Comment: Pele’s relevance in Pakistan went beyond the sport [Dawn]")
December31December 31, 2022
Comment: Pele’s relevance in Pakistan went beyond the sport [Dawn]
Almost no one in Pakistan was lucky enough to see Pele in his glorious career, yet his name always had reverence and respect for decades.
![STFC to host two local coaches in England [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Swindon-Town-FC-vice-chairman-Zavier-Austin-with-Commissioner-Karachi-Iqbal-Memon-1160x535.jpg "STFC to host two local coaches in England [The News]")
December9December 9, 2022
STFC to host two local coaches in England [The News]
Basit Ali and Zubair, two football coaches from Lyari, selected for further training in England with EFL League Two side Swindon Town FC. The club has a long-term training program with Karachi FC
![Karachi catches World Cup fever [TNS]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Dr-Sabina-Baloch-painting-murals-in-Malir-for-2022-FIFA-World-Cup-1160x535.jpg "Karachi catches World Cup fever [TNS]")
November20November 20, 2022
Karachi catches World Cup fever [TNS]
Football fans in Malir and Lyari areas of Karachi have made colourful murals, special arrangements to watch 2022 FIFA World Cup matches together at public spots
![Former Pakistan footballer Ali Nawaz passes away [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Pakistan-Football-Federation-Official-Mr.-Ali-Nawaz-received-the-AFC-distinguished-Service-Award-2013-from-FIFA-President-Joseph-.-Blatter-AFC-President-Sheikh-Salman-Bin-Ebrahim-Al-Khalifa.jpg "Former Pakistan footballer Ali Nawaz passes away [Geo Super]")
October28October 29, 2022
Former Pakistan footballer Ali Nawaz passes away [Geo Super]
The former Lyari-born Pakistan NT captain and ex-PFF vice president dies of brain hemorrhage complications at the age of 73. He won the Pride of Performance award in 1996 and AFC Distinguished Service Award in 2013.
![Larkana Leopards clinch Sindh Super League Football title [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Larkana-Leopards-win-Sindh-Super-League-1080x535.jpg "Larkana Leopards clinch Sindh Super League Football title [The News]")
April2April 2, 2022
Larkana Leopards clinch Sindh Super League Football title [The News]
Ahsan Ali's lone goal for Larkana Leopards helped them win Sindh Super League final over home side Lyari Fighters