“He is coming only for this qualifier (vs Syria). We don’t have enough time for any change so we asked Stephen to come back for this match,” said a source in PFF.
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![‘A dagger to the heart’: can Pakistan recover from latest Fifa ban? [The Guardian]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Pakistan-fans-at-Jinnah-Stadium-Pakistan-vs-Jordan-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "‘A dagger to the heart’: can Pakistan recover from latest Fifa ban? [The Guardian]")
February12February 12, 2025
‘A dagger to the heart’: can Pakistan recover from latest Fifa ban? [The Guardian]
“It’s a dagger to the heart and I don’t know how [Pakistan] will recover from another [FIFA] ban,” said former Pakistan head coach Stephen Constantine to The Guardian.
![ACQs: Pakistan’s participation at risk [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/AFC-Asian-Cup-1160x535.jpg "ACQs: Pakistan’s participation at risk [Nukta]")
February11February 11, 2025
ACQs: Pakistan’s participation at risk [Nukta]
After initially giving statement that Pakistan has 'withdrawn' from 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers, PFF NC now says participation depends on lifting FIFA ban before end of this month and securing funding for the MNT.
![Pakistan’s Asian Cup qualification in jeopardy after FIFA ban [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Pakistan-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan’s Asian Cup qualification in jeopardy after FIFA ban [Geo Super]")
February10June 29, 2025
Pakistan’s Asian Cup qualification in jeopardy after FIFA ban [Geo Super]
If suspension does not get lifted by March 4, Pakistan will be considered withdrawn by the AFC.
![June’s SAFF Championship to have home-away fixtures [The Daily Star]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SAFF-ExCo-meeting-on-8-Jan-2025-1160x535.jpg "June’s SAFF Championship to have home-away fixtures [The Daily Star]")
January8January 8, 2025
June’s SAFF Championship to have home-away fixtures [The Daily Star]
SAFF ExCo meeting in Kathmandu approves new format of SAFF Championship. All 7 SAFF teams to play each other with three home and three away fixtures. Pakistan vs India matches likely at neutral venue.
![Groups decided for Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers Final Round [AFC]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2027-AFC-Asian-Cup-final-round-qualifiers-draw-1160x535.jpg "Groups decided for Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers Final Round [AFC]")
December9December 11, 2024
Groups decided for Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers Final Round [AFC]
2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers: Pakistan gets Group E featuring Syria, Afghanistan and Myanmar. Matches begin in March 2025, with Pakistan going away to Syria.
December3December 8, 2024
Cast set for Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers Final Round draw [AFC]
Pakistan in Pot 4, based on November 2024 FIFA World Rankings. Draws will be held in Kuala Lumpur on Monday, 9 Dec at 12pm PST.
![National football players still await unpaid dues [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/869507-PFF-1428954617.jpg "National football players still await unpaid dues [Dawn]")
November26November 26, 2024
National football players still await unpaid dues [Dawn]
Rs 70 million of dues still owed to Pak footballers for men's, women's, U19, U17 national team activities in past year. PFF NC says FIFA yet to release remaining amounts.
![Constantine departs after leading Pakistan to promised land [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Stephen-Constantine-after-Pakistan-vs-Saudi-Arabia-1160x535.jpg "Constantine departs after leading Pakistan to promised land [Dawn]")
November2November 2, 2024
Constantine departs after leading Pakistan to promised land [Dawn]
Masterminding that victory over two legs over Cambodia, Stephen Constantine ensured Pakistan’s national team would have at the very least three years of competitive football.
November1November 1, 2024
Constantine leaves Pakistan job after contract ends
Stephen Constantine proud of leading Pakistan MNT to Round Two of 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, extends heartfelt thanks to all fans.