![First step in Europe, a long road ahead for Pakistan’s U-16 footballers [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Pakistan-U16-UEFA-U16-Development-Tournament-1160x535.jpg "First step in Europe, a long road ahead for Pakistan’s U-16 footballers [Dawn]")
Pakistan U16 captain Abdul Samad and coach Muhammad Essa reflect on their young team experiencing a UEFA competition and European opposition for the first time in their lives.
Tag: Pakistan U16
April30April 30, 2026
Pakistan end UEFA U16 campaign with Azerbaijan loss
Pakistan conceded late on when Azerbaijan’s Nazim Aliyev scored from close range before holding on with 10 players after defender Hamza was sent off.
April27April 27, 2026
Pakistan go down fighting to Russia in UEFA U16 Tournament
Shahraz Khan's equalizer gave Pakistan hope but Essa Jr's double yellow in 2nd half was exploited by Russia to win 2-1 in UEFA U16 Development Tournament.
April25April 25, 2026
Kazakhstan beat Pakistan 4-1 in UEFA U16 Development Tournament
Symkent, Kazakhstan: UEFA U16 Development Tournament hosts Kazakhstan won a resounding 4-1 over their Pakistani opponents in the opening fixture....
April23April 23, 2026
Pakistan squad for UEFA U16 Development Tournament named
20-member Pakistan squad to face Russia, Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan in the UEFA U16 Development Squad from April 24-30 at the Namys Stadium in Shymkent, Kazakhstan.
March30March 30, 2026
Pakistan U16 trials on 2-3 April in Islamabad
National U16 Boys Team trials for the upcoming UEFA U16 Development Tournament in Kazakhstan. Muhammad Essa to be Pakistan U16 head coach.
![PFF finalises coaches for its national teams [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Pakistan-coach-kit-1080x535.jpg "PFF finalises coaches for its national teams [Geo Super]")
February13February 14, 2026
PFF finalises coaches for its national teams [Geo Super]
Coaching panels for Pakistan's U16, U20, and senior national football teams finalized by PFF for upcoming events in 2026
![Historic breakthrough: Pakistan U-16s set for maiden UEFA competition appearance in Kazakhstan [TNS]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Pakistan-2026-AFC-U17-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Historic breakthrough: Pakistan U-16s set for maiden UEFA competition appearance in Kazakhstan [TNS]")
January11January 11, 2026
Historic breakthrough: Pakistan U-16s set for maiden UEFA competition appearance in Kazakhstan [TNS]
Participating in UEFA U16 tournament is a landmark step signalling Pakistan football’s renewed global engagement, writes Kinza Jahangir for TNS
January8January 8, 2026
Pakistan U16s to play UEFA tournament in Kazakhstan
Pakistan to face Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan and Russia in this year's UEFA U16 Development Tournament from 24-30 April. Entry was secured by PFF president Syed Mohsen Gilani.
![Rising from the Ashes: Pakistan football flourish in 2023 [The Nation]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/PFF-flag.jpg "Rising from the Ashes: Pakistan football flourish in 2023 [The Nation]")
December31December 31, 2023
Rising from the Ashes: Pakistan football flourish in 2023 [The Nation]
Azhar Masood Khan reviews Pakistan football's key moments of 2023 for The Nation.