With the Pakistan-Myanmar ACQs clash in Islamabad on 10 June likely just two days after Eid ul Azha, PFF NC to retain squad under Stephen Constantine.
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![Football: Glimmers of Hope [Dawn] Football: Glimmers of Hope [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Pakistan-training-ahead-of-Syria-match-2027-AFC-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg)
Football: Glimmers of Hope [Dawn]
Both of Pakistan’s men’s and women’s football teams have done better than expected of them, given the lack of preparation, funding and domestic structures. Can the election of a president for the Pakistan Football Federation finally set in motion sweeping changes to how football is played in the country?
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Pakistan embark on Asian Cup quest with Syria clash [Dawn]
Pakistan face a tall order if they are to qualify for the Asian Cup and there has been little change to the dynamics of the sport in the country since head coach Stephen Constantine first arrived.
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Under-prepared Pakistan face Syria in Asian Cup Qualifiers [Nukta]
After weeks of uncertainty, including a brief FIFA ban last month, 198-ranked Pakistan begin their 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers final round campaign tonight against 95-ranked Syria in Al-Ahsa.
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With FIFA ban lifted, Pakistan eyes 2027 Asian Cup Qualifiers [Nukta]
PFF NC scrambles to arrange logistics and FIFA/AFC funding for Pakistan MNT's 10-day camp under Stephen Constantine in Saudi Arabia ahead of Syria game on 25 March.
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Pakistan reappoints Constantine for Syria ACQs [Geo News]
“He is coming only for this qualifier (vs Syria). We don’t have enough time for any change so we asked Stephen to come back for this match,” said a source in PFF.
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‘A dagger to the heart’: can Pakistan recover from latest Fifa ban? [The Guardian]
“It’s a dagger to the heart and I don’t know how [Pakistan] will recover from another [FIFA] ban,” said former Pakistan head coach Stephen Constantine to The Guardian.
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Constantine departs after leading Pakistan to promised land [Dawn]
Masterminding that victory over two legs over Cambodia, Stephen Constantine ensured Pakistan’s national team would have at the very least three years of competitive football.

Constantine leaves Pakistan job after contract ends
Stephen Constantine proud of leading Pakistan MNT to Round Two of 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, extends heartfelt thanks to all fans.
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Conquering challenges: Stephen Constantine’s vision for Pakistani football [Express Tribune]
Pakistan MNT head coach Stephen Constantine said that with proper time, understanding, and support, Pakistan can rise in the Asian football rankings, given its large population of 240 million.