"Right now, every team that comes here thinks they are coming for three points. No. The more important thing is building that mentality — Pakistan needs to start being very competitive. That is the idea, that is the plan." said Pakistan MNT head coach Nolberto Solano ahead of the Pakistan-Myanmar ACQs fixture tomorrow
![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]")
“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
12 department teams taking part in Karachi from 4-15 February for the 31st National Football Challenge Cup.
![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 "Pakistan eager to salvage pride against Syria [The News]")
Pakistan host Syria today for their 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers Group E game at Jinnah Stadium Islamabad.
![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.
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]](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]](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]](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]](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
