![Football – Also a future for Pakistan sports [TNS]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Fareedullah-Pakistan-vs-Myanmar-2027-AFC-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Football – Also a future for Pakistan sports [TNS]")
While sports like squash and hockey in Pakistan remain in decline, and cricket remains inconsistent, one sport which can uplift the international sporting image of Pakistan is football, writes Rehan Sayeed for TNS.
Tag: Nolberto Solano
![PFF chief Gilani unveils vision for Pakistan football [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PFF-president-Mohsen-Gilani-with-AFC-general-secretary-Dato-Windsor-John-1160x535.jpg "PFF chief Gilani unveils vision for Pakistan football [Nukta]")
August22August 23, 2025
PFF chief Gilani unveils vision for Pakistan football [Nukta]
Gilani highlighted the structural reforms, international collaborations and initiatives that mark a significant shift from the federation’s troubled past
![Solano vows to use experience from past battles against adversity [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Nolberto-Solano-at-PFF-Press-Conference-1160x535.jpg "Solano vows to use experience from past battles against adversity [Dawn]")
August22August 22, 2025
Solano vows to use experience from past battles against adversity [Dawn]
Pakistan MNT head coach Nolberto Solano is no stranger to difficulty. The former Peru international and Newcastle United legend hopes to use his extensive high profile career to lift Pak football.
August21August 21, 2025
PFF’s Gilani: Solano most ‘high profile’ coach in Pak history
PFF president Syed Mohsen Gilani and Pakistan MNT head coach Nolberto Solano addressed an official press conference at PFF House, Lahore.
![Nolberto Solano officially takes charge of Pakistan football team [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Nolberto-Solano-at-PFF-House-1160x535.jpg "Nolberto Solano officially takes charge of Pakistan football team [Nukta]")
August17August 17, 2025
Nolberto Solano officially takes charge of Pakistan football team [Nukta]
During his meeting with the PFF officials, Solano discussed on the national team setup and the upcoming training camp in Abbottabad
August16August 16, 2025
Nolberto Solano joins as new Pakistan MNT head coach
“I’m very honored to be in Pakistan as the Head Coach of the U23s and Senior team,” said Solano. “We believe in the talent of our players, and I’m here to show what we can achieve together.”
![PFF struggles financially for AFC U23 Asian Cup qualifiers [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AFC-U23-Asian-Cup-logo-1160x535.jpg "PFF struggles financially for AFC U23 Asian Cup qualifiers [Nukta]"){kind=logo}
August9August 9, 2025
PFF struggles financially for AFC U23 Asian Cup qualifiers [Nukta]
With Nolberto Solano's pending arrival to take charge of Pakistan U23s, the PFF still yet to overcome financial hurdles as the main PFF bank accounts remain stuck in court cases.
![Trials for AFC U23 Qualifiers begin in Multan [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Pakistan-U23-team-trials-in-Multan-1160x535.jpg "Trials for AFC U23 Qualifiers begin in Multan [Nukta]")
July29July 30, 2025
Trials for AFC U23 Qualifiers begin in Multan [Nukta]
Pakistan’s experienced coaches including Gohar Zaman, Mohammad Habib, Mehmood Khan and Jaffar Khan are supervising the trials ahead of head coach Nolberto Solano's arrival
![PFF’s vision shows commitment to global standards [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/PFF-House-1160x535.jpg "PFF’s vision shows commitment to global standards [The News]")
July23July 23, 2025
PFF’s vision shows commitment to global standards [The News]
“Pakistan football needed a figure who commands respect globally — and Solano checks every box,” said a senior PFF official, speaking off the record. “His experience working with youth and senior setups alike could bring continuity across levels, which we’ve struggled to maintain.”
![Nolberto Solano replaces Stephen Constantine as Pakistan football coach [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Nolberto-Solano-1160x535.jpg "Nolberto Solano replaces Stephen Constantine as Pakistan football coach [Nukta]")
July22July 22, 2025
Nolberto Solano replaces Stephen Constantine as Pakistan football coach [Nukta]
The ex Peru and Newcastle United legend's initial agreement with the PFF is expected to span one year. If he makes a strong impact his tenure could be extended.