![A question of strategy and fairness [TNS]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Mauritius-vs-Pakistan-Mauritius-4-Nations-Series-2023-1-1160x535.jpg "A question of strategy and fairness [TNS]")
'By harnessing the potential of the diaspora players and creating a robust domestic structure we can unlock the true potential of our footballing talent.'
Tag: Muhammad Essa
![Former Pakistan captain raises concerns over foreign players’ induction in football team [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Faizan-Lakhani-interviews-Muhammad-Essa-1072x535.jpeg "Former Pakistan captain raises concerns over foreign players’ induction in football team [Geo Super]")
May31June 1, 2023
Former Pakistan captain raises concerns over foreign players’ induction in football team [Geo Super]
Essa claims PFF NC 'taking commissions' for including diaspora footballers in Pakistan MNT.
![KRL, Army match ends in goalless draw [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Saif-Tex-vs-WAPDA-NFCC-2023-1160x535.jpeg "KRL, Army match ends in goalless draw [The News]")
February2February 2, 2023
KRL, Army match ends in goalless draw [The News]
Defending champs WAPDA finally get a win with 5-0 thrashing of Saif Tex thanks to a Shayek Dost hattrick in National Challenge Cup. Other matches also decided across Pakistan.
![KRL register second straight win [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/WAPDA-vs-SA-Gardens-Alamgir-Ghazi-vs-Murtaza-Hussain-NFCC-2023-1160x535.jpg "KRL register second straight win [The News]")
January29January 29, 2023
KRL register second straight win [The News]
Defending champs WAPDA again held in draw, this time by SA Gardens, as the National Challenge Cup 2023 continues across Pakistan. Mamsons Builders (POPO FC) register win
![PFF National Challenge Cup kicks off today [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/National-Challenge-Cup-logo-1160x535.jpg "PFF National Challenge Cup kicks off today [The News]"){kind=logo}
January24January 24, 2023
PFF National Challenge Cup kicks off today [The News]
NFCC 2023 to feature 27 department teams divided into 7 groups played in different cities across the country in first phase.
![Essa joins KRL as coach, preparing for Challenge Cup [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Muhammad-Essa-at-2022-CM-Balochistan-Gold-Cup-1160x535.jpg "Essa joins KRL as coach, preparing for Challenge Cup [The News]")
January21January 21, 2023
Essa joins KRL as coach, preparing for Challenge Cup [The News]
For the upcoming National Challenge Cup campaign, Muhammad Essa joins the coaching staff of KRL, the department team that he once captained as a player.
![With right plan, infrastructure, Pakistan can compete in World Cup 2030 [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/DFA-Quetta-vs-Chaman-City-PPL-Balochistan-Cup-2018.jpg "With right plan, infrastructure, Pakistan can compete in World Cup 2030 [The News]")
December5December 6, 2022
With right plan, infrastructure, Pakistan can compete in World Cup 2030 [The News]
NC chairman Haroon Malik, ex-captain Muhammad Essa, coach Nasir Ismail say only long-term development plans in infrastructure, coaching, grassroots, domestic football can make Pakistan try for 2030 World Cup spot.
November19November 19, 2022
‘Pakistan team can play FIFA World Cup in 2030’ [Geo Super]
Muhammad Essa 'unimpressed' by friendly loss to Nepal. Also said including diaspora players 'damaged confidence' of local players
![Essa urges NC to announce Premier League, Challenge Cup [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Army-vs-KRL-NFCC-2020-penalties-1080x535.jpg "Essa urges NC to announce Premier League, Challenge Cup [The News]")
September7September 7, 2022
Essa urges NC to announce Premier League, Challenge Cup [The News]
Former Pakistan MNT captain Muhammad Essa urges return of national events for better identification of national team footballers.
![Departmental sports restoration widely welcomed [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/govt-of-pakistan-1000x535.png "Departmental sports restoration widely welcomed [The News]")
August26August 26, 2022
Departmental sports restoration widely welcomed [The News]
Many sportsmen and officials, including ex Pakistan NT captain Muhammad Essa, praised restoration of department sports on orders of current PM