PFF's financial woes, FIFA-AFC restrictions on funding, likely to impact on Pakistan's chances in 2027 ACQs against Afghanistan this week.
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![Pakistan captain Abdullah Iqbal at the heart of Swedish club Mjällby’s fairytale rise [The National]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Abdullah-Iqbal-at-Mjallby-1160x535.jpeg "Pakistan captain Abdullah Iqbal at the heart of Swedish club Mjällby’s fairytale rise [The National]")
October3October 3, 2025
Pakistan captain Abdullah Iqbal at the heart of Swedish club Mjällby’s fairytale rise [The National]
Pakistan MNT's star defender has played a pivotal role as tiny seaside club close in on a first ever Allsvenskan title.
October3October 3, 2025
ACQs: Pakistan vs Afghanistan tickets on sale
Tickets announced for Pakistan vs Afghanistan – AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifier at Jinnah Stadium Islamabad. Online sale on bookme.pk website
![PFF recalls Kaleemullah, Saddam for AFC Asian Cup qualifiers [Geo News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Saddam-Hussain-and-Kaleemullah-celebrate-Pakistan-U23-win-over-India-U23-in-2014.jpg "PFF recalls Kaleemullah, Saddam for AFC Asian Cup qualifiers [Geo News]")
September27September 28, 2025
PFF recalls Kaleemullah, Saddam for AFC Asian Cup qualifiers [Geo News]
Both former Pakistan MNT captains make a surprising return after many years away in 37-member provisional squad list for the Afghanistan ACQs matches in October. Adil Nabi and Etzaz Hussain also listed.
![Pakistan rise two places on FIFA rankings [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Pakistan-vs-Myanmar-2027-AFC-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan rise two places on FIFA rankings [The News]")
September19September 19, 2025
Pakistan rise two places on FIFA rankings [The News]
Despite not playing any senior fixture in the September 2025 FIFA window, Pakistan MNT rise from 201 to 199 in the FIFA World Rankings.
![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
Solano finalizes preparations for Pakistan’s Asian Cup Qualifiers [Nukta]
The Pakistan-Afghanistan double header in October for the Asian Cup qualifiers will be Nolberto Solano’s first assignment with the senior national side
![FIFA clears Etzaz Hussain to play for Pakistan [Geo News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Etzaz-Hussain-and-PFF-1160x535.jpg "FIFA clears Etzaz Hussain to play for Pakistan [Geo News]")
September11September 11, 2025
FIFA clears Etzaz Hussain to play for Pakistan [Geo News]
Norwegian Pakistani midfielder likely to make his debut for Pakistan MNT in the October double-header against Afghanistan.
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.
August31August 31, 2025
Pakistan captain Abdullah Iqbal waiting for next big move [Dawn]
A move to one of the top European leagues also seems on the cards for 23-year-old Pakistan football captain Abdullah Iqbal.
![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…