NC member Saud Hashmi said the Pakistan Football Connect program got a 'great response' from thousands of local football stakeholders who will now receive FIFA IDs
Tag: PFF
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It’s time to invest in Pakistan football [TNS]
Despite revival of departments under current govt, their football teams will have to restructure and reform to meet changing demands of modern pro football or risk becoming irrelevant, writes Alam Zeb Safi.
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Departments reluctant to form teams before NC calendar [The News]
Many departments waiting for Normalisation Committee's pending announcement for national-level events before they restore teams on current government's directives

Pakistan to visit Nepal mid-November
Shaheens will fly to Nepal to take on the hosts in mid-November for international friendlies. Pakistan MNT last played back in June 2019 against Cambodia for 2022 WCQs.
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Holding of PFF elections FIFA’s mandate and NC’s top priority: Haroon Malik [The Nation]
NC Chairman met with IPC Ministry and PSB to discuss updates on PFF election preps and planning new national events and grassroots football development.
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NC considering options to send team abroad [The News]
With Maldives now declining to visit Pakistan for November friendlies. NC considers friendlies away from home. Pakistan MNT last played in June 2019.
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Pak football team trainer says boys have potential [The News]
“They all are good players and good learners as well. I am also trying my best to boost their fitness level,” said Rodrigo Esteves, Pakistan MNT's physical trainer from Brazil.
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Maldives likely to tour Lahore in November [The News]
Maldives on 'stand by' for a potential November visit to Pakistan for international friendlies as NC works to finalize hosting venues.
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Boys making good progress, says Pakistan football coach [The News]
Pakistan MNT camp in Lahore continues as PFF NC eyes hosting international friendlies in November, most likely at Punjab Stadium due to other venues either not up to required standard to host or undergoing renovations

PFF hires Marcelo as goalkeeping coach
Marcelo Costa Schroeder from Brazil hired by PFF as Pakistan men's national team goalkeeping coach. Marcelo had already served with Pakistan MNT in same coaching role back in 2019.
