![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.
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![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.
![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’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.”
![Newcastle legend Solano set to become Pakistan head coach [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Nolberto-Solano-when-he-was-Peru-national-team-assistant-coach-1160x535.jpg "Newcastle legend Solano set to become Pakistan head coach [Dawn]")
July22July 22, 2025
Newcastle legend Solano set to become Pakistan head coach [Dawn]
PFF president Mohsen Gilani hopes new Pakistan MNT boss Nolberto Solano brings 'more zest and energy to the national team in its style of play'
![Nolberto Solano appointed Pakistan coach [Geo News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Nolberto-Solano-1160x535.jpg "Nolberto Solano appointed Pakistan coach [Geo News]")
July21July 22, 2025
Nolberto Solano appointed Pakistan coach [Geo News]
Former Peru international and Newcastle United fan favourite Nolberto Solano hired for Pakistan MNT and U23 duties. Argentine coach Jorge Castañeira to be Solano's assistant.
![Mohsen vows to bring positive change as new PFF chief [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Mohsen-Gilani-at-PFF-House-press-conference-17-July-2025-1160x535.jpg "Mohsen vows to bring positive change as new PFF chief [Dawn]")
July18July 18, 2025
Mohsen vows to bring positive change as new PFF chief [Dawn]
“Football is back on track finally after a long period of normalisation. We can’t recover the lost time but we can make up for the damage the best as we can,” said PFF president Syed Mohsen Gilani
![Pakistan men slide to 201st in football rankings, women gain [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Pakistan-MNT-and-WNT-1160x528.jpg "Pakistan men slide to 201st in football rankings, women gain [The News]")
July11July 11, 2025
Pakistan men slide to 201st in football rankings, women gain [The News]
Pakistan MNT continue downward slide in FIFA world rankings due to continued losing streak. Pakistan WNT expected to rise up in FIFA women's rankings after crucial wins in WACQs