India win 3-0 in a game where Pakistan missed several chances and were denied a clear penalty after the referee missed a deliberate handball.
Tag: SAFF U20 Championship

Bangladesh overwhelm Pakistan in SAFF U20s
Second half brace from Bangladeshi-American Ronan Sullivan enough to overwhelm Pakistan U20s. Pakistan denied an equalizer by the referee.
![Pakistan team departs for Maldives to feature in SAFF Under-20 C’ship [APP] Pakistan team departs for Maldives to feature in SAFF Under-20 C’ship [APP]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Pakistan-U20-squad-and-staff-for-2026-SAFF-U20-Championship-1160x535.jpg)
Pakistan team departs for Maldives to feature in SAFF Under-20 C’ship [APP]
The Pakistan Men’s Under-20 team on Friday began their journey for the Maldives, where the team will take part in the SAFF Under-20 Championship.
![26 players shortlisted for SAFF U-20 Championship [The News] 26 players shortlisted for SAFF U-20 Championship [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Pakistan-U20-training-camp-1160x535.jpg)
26 players shortlisted for SAFF U-20 Championship [The News]
Pakistan U20 camp will continue in the coming days as the coaching staff evaluates combinations before trimming the squad for the final tournament roster.
![Gohar Zaman sees tough road for Pakistan in SAFF U20s [TCP] Gohar Zaman sees tough road for Pakistan in SAFF U20s [TCP]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Pakistan-U20-camp-Abdul-Samad-and-Abdul-Rehman-1160x535.jpg)
Gohar Zaman sees tough road for Pakistan in SAFF U20s [TCP]
“It will be a miracle if Pakistan qualifies for the [SAFF U20 Championship] semi-finals,” said former Pakistan MNT assistant coach Gohar Zaman. Pakistan U20s are in same group as Bangladesh and India.
![Pakistan face experience challenge ahead of SAFF U-20 Championship [TCP] Pakistan face experience challenge ahead of SAFF U-20 Championship [TCP]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Pakistan-U20-training-camp-in-Islamabad-1160x535.jpg)
Pakistan face experience challenge ahead of SAFF U-20 Championship [TCP]
Pakistan U20 head coach Shehzad Anwar aims to build a competitive squad for SAFF U20 Championship despite a largely inexperienced group of players with limited international exposure
![National Challenge Cup returns as Solano seeks ‘gradual growth’ [Dawn] National Challenge Cup returns as Solano seeks ‘gradual growth’ [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-PFF-National-Challenge-Cup-draw-ceremony-with-Umaid-Wasim-Nolberto-Solani-Hafiz-Zakaullah-Azam-Khan-1160x535.jpeg)
National Challenge Cup returns as Solano seeks ‘gradual growth’ [Dawn]
“There are a lot of issues that needed to be fixed,” the former Newcastle United winger admitted who became Pakistan MNT head coach last year

Pakistan face India, Bangladesh in SAFF U20s
Pakistan in Group B with the two former SAFF U19/U20 winners. Tournament to be held from 23 March - 7 April in Maldives.
![PFF NC slammed for withdrawing from SAFF U20 Championship [The News] PFF NC slammed for withdrawing from SAFF U20 Championship [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Shahzad-Anwar-during-Pakistan-MNT-camp-in-Lahore-1160x535.jpg)
PFF NC slammed for withdrawing from SAFF U20 Championship [The News]
Former Pakistan head coach Shahzad Anwar condemned decision for Pakistan U20s withdrawal from SAFF event, calling it 'significant setback' for the future of football in Pakistan.
![Pakistan withdraw from SAFF U20 Championship [Geo Super] Pakistan withdraw from SAFF U20 Championship [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Pakistan-finish-2nd-in-2023-SAFF-U19-Championship-1160x535.jpg)
Pakistan withdraw from SAFF U20 Championship [Geo Super]
PFF says Pakistan U20 side was withdrawn from the event due to a lack of funds despite written requests to FIFA.
