![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]")
“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]](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
![PFF president promises ‘new era’ for Pakistan football with FIFA backing [The Nation]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Mohsen-Gilani-with-Hafiz-Zakaullah-and-Raja-Amer-Khan-at-PFF-House-press-conference-17-July-2025-1160x535.jpg "PFF president promises ‘new era’ for Pakistan football with FIFA backing [The Nation]")
July18July 18, 2025
PFF president promises ‘new era’ for Pakistan football with FIFA backing [The Nation]
In his first official press conference as PFF president, Syed Mohsen Gilani aims to bring Pakistan football back on track, with plans to restore, develop, and uplift the sport nationwide.
![President PFF hails historic win as Pakistan defeats Indonesia in WACQs [The Nation]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Pakistan-WNT-celebrate-scoring-vs-Indonesia-2026-AFC-Womens-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpeg "President PFF hails historic win as Pakistan defeats Indonesia in WACQs [The Nation]")
July3July 3, 2025
President PFF hails historic win as Pakistan defeats Indonesia in WACQs [The Nation]
“This is a proud day for all of us,” said PFF President Syed Mohsen Gilani. “The team’s spirited performance has not only earned a crucial win but also lifted the spirits of football fans across the country. They have made the nation proud.”
![Pro league key to Pakistan football’s revival [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/KRL-vs-SSGC-PPFL-2018-finale.jpg "Pro league key to Pakistan football’s revival [Nukta]")
July2July 3, 2025
Pro league key to Pakistan football’s revival [Nukta]
A key challenge for newly elected PFF would be regarding the future of the Pakistan Premier Football League (PPFL) and how it needs to be run to revive and professionalize domestic football in Pakistan.
![PFF president discusses women’s football growth with FIFA officials [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/PFF-president-Mohsen-Gilani-with-Sarai-Bareman-Sara-Booth-and-Jill-Ellis.jpg "PFF president discusses women’s football growth with FIFA officials [Geo Super]")
June23June 24, 2025
PFF president discusses women’s football growth with FIFA officials [Geo Super]
PFF sources said the discussions in Miami are expected to lead to finalising international friendlies for Pakistan’s women’s team in the near future.
![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]")
June22April 8, 2026
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.
![Infantino pledges support as Pak football re-emerges [FIFA.com]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/PFF-president-Syed-Mohsen-Gilani-meets-FIFA-president-Gianni-Infantino-during-2025-FIFA-Executive-Summit-in-Miami-1160x535.jpg "Infantino pledges support as Pak football re-emerges [FIFA.com]")
June21April 8, 2026
Infantino pledges support as Pak football re-emerges [FIFA.com]
Meeting held at the FIFA Executive Football Summit 2025 in Miami, Florida during the ongoing 2025 FIFA Club World Cup across the USA.