Pakistan host Syria today for their 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers Group E game at Jinnah Stadium Islamabad.
Tag: Nolberto Solano
![Nolberto Solano praises diaspora players after Afghanistan clash [Nukta] Nolberto Solano praises diaspora players after Afghanistan clash [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Nolberto-Solano-1160x535.jpg)
Nolberto Solano praises diaspora players after Afghanistan clash [Nukta]
Alam Zeb Safi of Nukta interviewed Pakistan MNT head coach Nolberto Solano. Video from YouTube embedded.

Ahmed Faraz Gulzari – Soaring like a Shaheen
FPDC sat down with Pakistan MNT's newest sensation Ahmed Faraz Gulzari to discuss his football journey and debuting for Pakistan in the 2027 ACQs.
![Nolberto Solano: A ray of hope for Pakistan football? [Nukta] Nolberto Solano: A ray of hope for Pakistan football? [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Nolberto-Solano-1-1160x535.jpg)
Nolberto Solano: A ray of hope for Pakistan football? [Nukta]
Pakistan MNT players believe Solano's professionalism can help uplift Pakistan's footballing standards. Onus is on PFF to ensure support and resources for success.
![Pakistan ready for crucial away clash against Afghanistan: Solano [APP] Pakistan ready for crucial away clash against Afghanistan: Solano [APP]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Pakistan-vs-Afghanistan-2027-AFC-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1-1160x535.jpg)
Pakistan ready for crucial away clash against Afghanistan: Solano [APP]
Pakistan MNT head coach Nolberto Solano and captain Abdullah Iqbal vow to fight for the three points in the away game vs Afghanistan in Kuwait on 14th
![Solano satisfied as Pakistan end losing streak despite Otis’ penalty miss [Dawn] 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]
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"
![Missed penalty denies Pakistan victory in thrilling Asia Cup qualifier [The News] Missed penalty denies Pakistan victory in thrilling Asia Cup qualifier [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Pakistan-2027-AFC-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg)
Missed penalty denies Pakistan victory in thrilling Asia Cup qualifier [The News]
Despite an energetic second half by Pakistan, the home side was held to a scoreless draw by Afghanistan in the 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers
![Nolberto Solano: ‘I would like to play like Klopp but you need to be realistic’ [The Guardian] Nolberto Solano: ‘I would like to play like Klopp but you need to be realistic’ [The Guardian]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Nolberto-Solano-2-1160x535.jpg)
Nolberto Solano: ‘I would like to play like Klopp but you need to be realistic’ [The Guardian]
The former Newcastle and Peru winger became Pakistan’s head coach in July and he tells Tusdiq Din he enjoys the challenge of making the team more competitive.
![PFF recalls Kaleemullah, Saddam for AFC Asian Cup qualifiers [Geo News] PFF recalls Kaleemullah, Saddam for AFC Asian Cup qualifiers [Geo News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Saddam-Hussain-and-Kaleemullah-celebrate-Pakistan-U23-win-over-India-U23-in-2014.jpg)
PFF recalls Kaleemullah, Saddam for AFC Asian Cup qualifiers [Geo News]
Both former Pakistan MNT captains make a surprising return after many years away in 37-member provisional squad list for the Afghanistan ACQs matches in October. Adil Nabi and Etzaz Hussain also listed.
![Solano finalizes preparations for Pakistan’s Asian Cup Qualifiers [Nukta] Solano finalizes preparations for Pakistan’s Asian Cup Qualifiers [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Nolberto-Solano-1160x535.jpg)
Solano finalizes preparations for Pakistan’s Asian Cup Qualifiers [Nukta]
The Pakistan-Afghanistan double header in October for the Asian Cup qualifiers will be Nolberto Solano’s first assignment with the senior national side
![Pakistan eager to salvage pride against Syria [The News] Pakistan eager to salvage pride against Syria [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Pakistan-vs-Syria-match-commissioners-meeting-2027-AFC-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg)