Three goals in each half meant Japan get easy 6-0 win over struggling Pakistan in the 2024 AFC U23 Asian Cup qualifiers in Bahrain
![Pakistan demolished by Japan in U23 Asian Cup qualifiers [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Japan-vs-Pakistan-2024-AFC-U23-Asian-Cup-qualifiers.jpg "Pakistan demolished by Japan in U23 Asian Cup qualifiers [The News]")
September8September 8, 2023
Tag: Shahzad Anwar
![Pakistan face strong Japan in U23 Asian Cup qualifiers [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Pakistan-U23s-land-in-Bahrain-for-2024-AFC-U23-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan face strong Japan in U23 Asian Cup qualifiers [The News]")
September6September 6, 2023
Pakistan face strong Japan in U23 Asian Cup qualifiers [The News]
With PFF NC allowing just two diaspora players to reinforce a largely domestic squad, 201st ranked Pakistan take on 20th ranked Japan in tonight's AFC U23 Asian Cup qualifiers Group D game in Bahrain.
![Pak Under-23 players facing host of issues [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Pakistan-U23-training-camp-in-Abbottabad-ahead-of-2023-AFC-U23-Championship-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Pak Under-23 players facing host of issues [The News]")
August26August 26, 2023
Pak Under-23 players facing host of issues [The News]
Pakistan U23 training camp in Abbottabad for AFC U23 C'ship qualifiers continues but in less than ideal conditions affecting morale and focus
![NC suggests changes to host football match against Cambodia [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/PFF-NC-delegation-of-Shahid-Khokhar-and-Shahzad-Anwar-visit-Jinnah-Stadium-Islamabad-for-inspection-1.jpg "NC suggests changes to host football match against Cambodia [The News]")
August18August 18, 2023
NC suggests changes to host football match against Cambodia [The News]
PFF delegation satisfied with Jinnah Stadium but have suggested further changes to ensure FIFA approves it as venue for 2026 WCQs home leg vs Cambodia in 17 October
![PFF satisfied with Jinnah Stadium for FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/PFF-NC-delegation-of-Shahid-Khokhar-and-Shahzad-Anwar-visit-Jinnah-Stadium-Islamabad-for-inspection.jpg "PFF satisfied with Jinnah Stadium for FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier [Geo Super]")
August17August 18, 2023
PFF satisfied with Jinnah Stadium for FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier [Geo Super]
PFF delegation 'satisfied' with Jinnah Stadium, requests PSB to ensure pitch, scoreboard, lights meet FIFA requirements for confirmation to host 2026 WCQs home leg vs Cambodia
![Pak U23 team management faces huge challenge [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Alamgir-Ghazi-Mauritius-vs-Pakistan-Mauritius-4-Nations-Series-2023-1160x535.jpg "Pak U23 team management faces huge challenge [The News]")
August17August 17, 2023
Pak U23 team management faces huge challenge [The News]
Pakistan face tough task in AFC U23 Asian Cup qualifiers in September as they face former champs Japan, hosts Bahrain, and Palestine with eyes on integrating squad for 2026 WCQs in October
![In quest for maiden World Cup qualifying win, Pakistan face Cambodia again [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/2026-FIFA-World-Cup-logo-1160x535.jpg "In quest for maiden World Cup qualifying win, Pakistan face Cambodia again [Dawn]"){kind=logo}
July28July 28, 2023
In quest for maiden World Cup qualifying win, Pakistan face Cambodia again [Dawn]
Just over four years after losing to Cambodia in 2022 WCQs, Pakistan will once again cross paths with them in first round of 2026 WCQs / 2027 ACQs
![Pakistan team to be finalised after FIFA window: Shehzad [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Adeel-Rizki-Shahzad-Anwar-Akhtar-Mohiuddin-at-National-Games-2023-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan team to be finalised after FIFA window: Shehzad [The News]")
July7July 7, 2023
Pakistan team to be finalised after FIFA window: Shehzad [The News]
Pakistan MNT head coach Shahzad Anwar says that September's FIFA window, AFC U23 qualifiers to 'help finalize squad' for October's World Cup qualifiers
![Lutfi urges Pak football chiefs to focus on local players [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/tariq-lutfi.jpg "Lutfi urges Pak football chiefs to focus on local players [The News]")
June29June 29, 2023
Lutfi urges Pak football chiefs to focus on local players [The News]
"We don't say that foreign players have no quality but they cannot bear the load of Pakistan camp and it means that their induction in the team is not fruitful," Tariq Lutfi.
![Pakistan end SAFF campaign with another loss [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Yousuf-Butt-and-Abdullah-Iqbal-Nepal-vs-Pakistan-SAFF-Championship-2023-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan end SAFF campaign with another loss [Dawn]")
June28June 28, 2023
Pakistan end SAFF campaign with another loss [Dawn]
Since returning from FIFA ban last year, Pakistan have lost 8 successive matches - 6 in June alone - under coach Shahzad Anwar, with only 1 goal being scored by the team.