Samnan's late strike helps WAPDA beat KRL 1-0 in the National Challenge Cup final at KPT Stadium to win third successive titles. SA Gardens finish 3rd.
Tag: National Challenge Cup
February13February 13, 2026
KRL, Wapda set up title showdown with big wins
KRL and WAPDA thrash Army and SA Gardens respectively with identical 4-0 scorelines in National Challenge Cup semifinals at KPT Stadium
February11February 11, 2026
Army hammer Nimso, SA Gardens edge ISC on penalties
Army to face KRL, SA Gardens to face WAPDA in the 2026 National Challenge Cup semifinals on 13 February at KPT Stadium Karachi.
February10February 11, 2026
KRL, WAPDA get convincing wins in Challenge Cup quarterfinals
Mamsons and PAF bow out of the National Challenge Cup failing to score in the quarterfinals. Army vs NIMSO, SA Gardens vs ISC tomorrow.
February8February 8, 2026
National Challenge Cup group stage ends with vital wins
Stunning goals add gloss as quarter-finals line-up decided at Challenge Cup. Syed Ali Raza stars for WAPDA with hat-trick. 10-man SA Gardens beat NIMSO 1-0, Army overwhelm Intl Supply Co, Mamsons hold Navy goalless.
![National Challenge Cup returns as Solano seeks ‘gradual growth’ [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-PFF-National-Challenge-Cup-draw-ceremony-with-Umaid-Wasim-Nolberto-Solani-Hafiz-Zakaullah-Azam-Khan-1160x535.jpeg "National Challenge Cup returns as Solano seeks ‘gradual growth’ [Dawn]")
February4February 4, 2026
National Challenge Cup returns as Solano seeks ‘gradual growth’ [Dawn]
“There are a lot of issues that needed to be fixed,” the former Newcastle United winger admitted who became Pakistan MNT head coach last year
February3February 3, 2026
National Challenge Cup 2026 from 4 February
12 department teams taking part in Karachi from 4-15 February for the 31st National Football Challenge Cup.
![PFF plans National Challenge Cup in October [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/WAPDA-acknowledge-Jinnah-Stadium-crowd-after-winning-2023-24-NFCC-Cup-final-1160x535.jpg "PFF plans National Challenge Cup in October [Nukta]")
August20August 20, 2025
PFF plans National Challenge Cup in October [Nukta]
A circular will soon be issued to all participating units, allowing them to confirm their entries and begin preparations for what is considered one of the country’s most important football events
![PFF finalises 15 point agenda, plans new logo, league launch [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/PFF-House-1160x535.jpg "PFF finalises 15 point agenda, plans new logo, league launch [Geo Super]")
August9August 9, 2025
PFF finalises 15 point agenda, plans new logo, league launch [Geo Super]
PFF ExCo set to meet on 22 August. Major points also include appointing a new general secretary, new bank accounts, and various standing committees.
May13May 13, 2024
WAPDA crowned National Challenge Cup champions
Yousaf's early strike enough for WAPDA to win their second successive Challenge Cup crown. SA Gardens unlucky not to equalize but win the crowd's plaudits.