Former Pakistan head coach Shahzad Anwar condemned decision for Pakistan U20s withdrawal from SAFF event, calling it 'significant setback' for the future of football in Pakistan.
![PFF NC slammed for withdrawing from SAFF U20 Championship [The News] PFF NC slammed for withdrawing from SAFF U20 Championship [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Shahzad-Anwar-during-Pakistan-MNT-camp-in-Lahore-1160x535.jpg)
Former Pakistan head coach Shahzad Anwar condemned decision for Pakistan U20s withdrawal from SAFF event, calling it 'significant setback' for the future of football in Pakistan.
![Pakistan withdraw from SAFF U20 Championship [Geo Super] Pakistan withdraw from SAFF U20 Championship [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Pakistan-finish-2nd-in-2023-SAFF-U19-Championship-1160x535.jpg)
PFF says Pakistan U20 side was withdrawn from the event due to a lack of funds despite written requests to FIFA.
![Withdrawal from SAFF U-20 Women’s Championship raises questions over PFF NC’s approach [Dawn] Withdrawal from SAFF U-20 Women’s Championship raises questions over PFF NC’s approach [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Bangladesh-win-SAFF-U20-Womens-Championship-2023.jpg)
Pakistan had sent entry for SAFF Women's U20 event but quietly withdrew before the tournament without much explanation