The Pakistan-Afghanistan double header in October for the Asian Cup qualifiers will be Nolberto Solano’s first assignment with the senior national side
![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]")
September17September 18, 2025
Tag: Pakistan U23
September9September 9, 2025
AFC U23 qualifiers: Oman edge Pakistan 1-0
Despite competing well in last two games, Pakistan again face a similar 1-0 defeat as they finish AFC U23 Asian Cup qualifiers with 0 points in Phnom Penh. Iraq qualify as group winners.
September6September 7, 2025
Cambodia overcome Pakistan in AFC U23 qualifiers
First half goal enough for the hosts as Pakistan's face another defeat in the AFC U23 Asian Cup qualifiers Group G.
![Tough first outing for Solano as Pakistan U23 coach [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Junaid-Shah-Iraq-vs-Pakistan-2026-AFC-U23-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1100x535.jpg "Tough first outing for Solano as Pakistan U23 coach [Nukta]")
September3September 4, 2025
Tough first outing for Solano as Pakistan U23 coach [Nukta]
Iraq humiliated Pakistan in AFC U23 qualifiers opener. Nolberto Solano was sent off by the referee for arguing over the controversial decision to award a penalty to Iraq in first half
![After ‘high intensity’ training, Pakistan begin AFC U23 campaign [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2026-AFC-U23-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-Group-G-pre-match-conference-1160x535.jpg "After ‘high intensity’ training, Pakistan begin AFC U23 campaign [Dawn]")
September3September 3, 2025
After ‘high intensity’ training, Pakistan begin AFC U23 campaign [Dawn]
“We are here to compete, to face the best players from Iraq, Cambodia and Oman. Like I said before, there are no easy games." said Pakistan U23/MNT head coach Nolberto Solano ahead of the AFC U23 Asian Cup qualifiers in Cambodia. Pakistan face Iraq today in first game.
September1September 1, 2025
Chitral Football: A Turning Point for Pakistan’s Football Future
From Muhammad Rasool and Alamgir Ghazi setting the stage for Pakistan to Hamza Munir and Umair Bahader's inclusion in Pak U23 squad, football in Chitral is more than just a pastime—it is a collective identity.
![FOOTBALL: THE SOLANO SALSA [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Nolberto-Solano-when-he-was-Peru-national-team-assistant-coach-1160x535.jpg "FOOTBALL: THE SOLANO SALSA [Dawn]")
August31August 31, 2025
FOOTBALL: THE SOLANO SALSA [Dawn]
Former Peruvian footballer Nolbert Solano has just taken over as Pakistan’s head coach. He says he will adapt his coaching style to the realities in the country. But perhaps, most importantly, he will need to demonstrate patience…
![National U23 team completes training camp in Islamabad [APP]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Jinnah-Sports-Complex-Islamabad-1080x535.jpg "National U23 team completes training camp in Islamabad [APP]")
August30August 31, 2025
National U23 team completes training camp in Islamabad [APP]
Pakistan U23 under coach Nolberto Solano off to Cambodia for AFC U23 Asian Cup qualifiers from 3-9 September against Iraq, Cambodia and Oman.
August28August 28, 2025
Pakistan squad for AFC U23 qualifiers announced
Pakistan U23 squad under head coach Nolberto Solano now travel to Cambodia to face Iraq (Sep 3), Group G hosts Cambodia (Sep 6), and Oman (Sep 9) in AFC U23 qualifiers.
![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.