Pakistan’s football team has only played nine international games in eight years. Having put together a new-look squad comprising local players and those from the diaspora, what it needs now is more exposure
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5 talking points from Nepal vs. Pakistan
Shahrukh Sohail with 5 important giveaways from yesterday's Pakistan defeat by Nepal in Kathmandu. The match was Pakistan's first international in over 3 years.
FOOTBALL: ALIVE AND KICKING [Dawn]
Pakistan returned to international women’s football this month after 8 years. Here are five takeaways from Pakistan’s 2022 SAFF Women's Championship campaign …
FOOTBALL: GETTING THE BALL ROLLING [Dawn]
FIFA finally lifting ban on Pakistan means there is a need for rebuilding the administrative structure and a focus towards the players on the pitch
FOOTBALL: FOOTBALL’S FORWARD PASS? [EOS]
The taking back of the Football House from those that had forcibly occupied it, is the first positive development in the sport in many years. Could it be the start to putting football on the right track in Pakistan?
FOOTBALL: THE DREAMS OF POPO FC [EOS]
While infighting among federations has derailed football in Pakistan, one small club in Islamabad continues to fight for its vision
FOOTBALL: SOCCER’S SCORELESS SHEET [Dawn]
Pakistan is the only Asian country never to have won a FIFA World Cup qualifier. Lacklustre coaching, off-the-field issues and sometimes just sheer bad luck have all combined to provide the Shaheens this dubious distinction.
Football: A league for Pakistan [Dawn]
Player development, proper infrastructure, funding, facilities for talent at the grassroots level and clubs are the pillars on which countries have built soccer powerhouses. How can Pakistan at least get started?
A Real ‘unbelievable’ experience for Ghayas Zahid [FOX Sports Asia]
Shahrukh Sohail speaks with Pakistani-Norwegian footballer Ghayas Zahid on his UEFA Champions League debut with Cypriot side APOEL.
Is Pakistan really a sleeping giant of football? [FOX Sports Asia]
Shahrukh Sohail addresses the issues stopping Pak football from catching up with rest of the world.