“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.”
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![Newcastle legend Solano set to become Pakistan head coach [Dawn] 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]
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] 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]
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] 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]
“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] 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]
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
![FIFA Series participation on cards for Pakistan [Dawn] FIFA Series participation on cards for Pakistan [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/FIFA-AFC-CAF-UEFA-CONMEBOL-CONCACAF-OFC-flags-1160x535.jpg)
FIFA Series participation on cards for Pakistan [Dawn]
Pakistan may get rare opportunity to play teams outside Asia in next year’s FIFA World Series after meeting between PFF and FIFA presidents Mohsen Gilani and Gianni Infantino.
![Pakistan ‘disappointed’ after narrow loss to Myanmar [Dawn] Pakistan ‘disappointed’ after narrow loss to Myanmar [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Alamgir-Ghazi-and-Mohibullah-Afridi-Pakistan-vs-Myanmar-2027-AFC-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg)
Pakistan ‘disappointed’ after narrow loss to Myanmar [Dawn]
Than Paing's first half goal from a set piece enough to give Myanmar the 1-0 win over a struggling Pakistan in the 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers Group E.
![Pakistan falls to Myanmar in ACQs [Nukta] Pakistan falls to Myanmar in ACQs [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Abdullah-Iqbal-Pakistan-vs-Myanmar-2027-AFC-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg)
Pakistan falls to Myanmar in ACQs [Nukta]
Pakistan suffer heartbreak in Yangon with the only goal of the match was a clear offside which helped the hosts win 1-0 in 2027 ACQs Group E fixture
![Pakistan take on Myanmar in ACQs to stop losing streak [Nukta] Pakistan take on Myanmar in ACQs to stop losing streak [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Myanmar-vs-Pakistan-promo-2027-AFC-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg)
Pakistan take on Myanmar in ACQs to stop losing streak [Nukta]
Stephen Constantine's Pakistan look to end 7-game losing streak as they take on Myanmar away in 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers.

Pakistan will fight for win vs Myanmar: Stephen Constantine
Pakistan face Myanmar tomorrow at Yangon's Thuwunna Stadium in their second Group E fixture of the 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers final round. Kickoff 3:30pm PKT
![PFF’s vision shows commitment to global standards [The News] PFF’s vision shows commitment to global standards [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/PFF-House-1160x535.jpg)