![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]")
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
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![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
![Lyari Fighters, Larkana Leopards in SSL final [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Sindh-Super-League-final-1080x535.jpg "Lyari Fighters, Larkana Leopards in SSL final [The News]")
April1April 1, 2022
Lyari Fighters, Larkana Leopards in SSL final [The News]
Sindh Super League semifinals decided with gripping penalty shootouts at Peoples Stadium. Final today at 3pm.
![Danish Eriksen and Pakistani Usman: Same cardiac arrest, different treatments [Express Tribune]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Young-Rasheedabad-FC-1040x535.jpg "Danish Eriksen and Pakistani Usman: Same cardiac arrest, different treatments [Express Tribune]")
June24June 24, 2021
Danish Eriksen and Pakistani Usman: Same cardiac arrest, different treatments [Express Tribune]
Usman Ali of Young Rasheedabad FC passed away on Sunday evening from a heart attack during a match in Karachi’s Gabol Park aged just 27.
![JAFA Academy players receive football gear from DMC South [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/DC-South-Irshad-Ali-Sodhar-gifts-equipment-to-JAFA-Academy.jpg "JAFA Academy players receive football gear from DMC South [Dawn]")
December24December 24, 2020
JAFA Academy players receive football gear from DMC South [Dawn]
“DMC South will continue to provide full support to the trainees at the JAFA Soccer Academy," DC South Irshad Ali Sodhar.
![Maradona of Pakistan [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Diego-Maradona-with-1986-FIFA-World-Cup-1160x535.jpg "Maradona of Pakistan [Dawn]")
December6December 7, 2020
Maradona of Pakistan [Dawn]
He may have been from a country more than 15,000 km away but Diego Maradona touched a chord in the hearts of many Pakistanis as well. Footballers from Karachi to Chaman mourn his death.
November27November 27, 2020
Maradona’s death plunges Lyari into grief [Express Tribune]
“It’s the death of a star. Today, my club Phool Patti FC didn’t train, we didn’t play any matches, in protest [against KE] but also in mourning. Everyone in Lyari is sad,” said Akbar Ali.
![Coach Emad Football Academy inaugurated after refurbishment [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Coach-Emad-Football-Academy-inauguration.jpg "Coach Emad Football Academy inaugurated after refurbishment [Dawn]")
November13November 13, 2020
Coach Emad Football Academy inaugurated after refurbishment [Dawn]
“This was part of my son’s dream — a dedicated space where the young boys and girls of Lyari can be trained to play football on an international standard football ground,” said Azfar.
![KSF delegation lauds services of JAFA Soccer Academy [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/jafa-soccer-academy-coach-javed-arab-meets-ksf-1160x535.jpg "KSF delegation lauds services of JAFA Soccer Academy [Dawn]")
September24September 24, 2020
KSF delegation lauds services of JAFA Soccer Academy [Dawn]
KARACHI: The renowned JAFA Soccer Academy of Lyari, which was formed by former International footballer Javed Arab at Kakri Ground...