![Mohsen wins landmark elections to become new PFF president [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Mohsen-Gilani-Hafiz-Zakaullah-Dr-Muhammad-Ali-celebrate-winning-2025-PFF-ExCo-elections-1160x535.jpg "Mohsen wins landmark elections to become new PFF president [Dawn]")
Speaking with press after securing PFF presidency against all odds, Syed Mohsen Gilani stated "the important thing is that Pakistan football has won today … after years of crisis, there is an elected leadership at the helm.”
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![Mohsen Gilani triumphs as PFF President amid turmoil [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Mohsen-Gilani-wins-PFF-presidency-1160x535.jpg "Mohsen Gilani triumphs as PFF President amid turmoil [Nukta]")
May27May 27, 2025
Mohsen Gilani triumphs as PFF President amid turmoil [Nukta]
Of the 24-member PFF Congress, Mohsen Gillani secured 13 votes while his rival candidate Taha Alizai got 11 votes
![PFF presidency race now a duel between former friends Taha and Mohsen [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Taha-Alizai-Mohsen-Gilani.jpg "PFF presidency race now a duel between former friends Taha and Mohsen [Dawn]")
May27May 27, 2025
PFF presidency race now a duel between former friends Taha and Mohsen [Dawn]
A three-way race to become the first-elected PFF president in six years has been whittled down to two candidates: former friends Taha Alizai and Mohsen Gilani, after the latter formed an alliance with Hafiz Zakaullah.
![Exciting showdown on cards as PFF to elect new president today [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/PFF-flag.jpg "Exciting showdown on cards as PFF to elect new president today [The News]")
May27May 28, 2025
Exciting showdown on cards as PFF to elect new president today [The News]
In what promises to be one of the most hotly contested elections in recent memory, razor-thin margins could determine the next head of Pakistan’s football governing body
![Key alliance formed ahead of PFF elections [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Hafiz-Zakullah-and-Mohsen-Gilani-alliance.jpg "Key alliance formed ahead of PFF elections [Nukta]")
May26May 26, 2025
Key alliance formed ahead of PFF elections [Nukta]
After lengthy delays, the Pakistan Football Federation is finally set to elect a new president on May 27. Mohsen Gilani and Hafiz Zakaullah initially reportedly made alliance for the PFF Elections.
![A tough fight expected in PFF president elections [TNS]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Taha-Alizai-Mohsen-Gilani-Hafiz-Zakaullah-1.jpg "A tough fight expected in PFF president elections [TNS]")
May25May 25, 2025
A tough fight expected in PFF president elections [TNS]
'As the elections draw near, the contest is no longer just about personalities. It is a referendum on the future direction of football in Pakistan - a sport yearning for revival after years of stagnation.' writes Sarfraz Ahmed for TNS
![Old friends in three-way contest for PFF presidency [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Taha-Alizai-Mohsen-Gilani-Hafiz-Zakaullah-1160x535.jpg "Old friends in three-way contest for PFF presidency [Dawn]")
May2May 2, 2025
Old friends in three-way contest for PFF presidency [Dawn]
While Hafiz Zakaullah is a newcomer in Pak football governance, Karachi United founder Taha Alizai and former FIFA development officer Mohsen Gilani were once closely involved in Zahir Shah's tussle with Faisal Saleh Hayat over PFF control.
![PFF finalizes candidate list for ExCo elections [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/PFF-Football-House-1-1160x535.jpeg "PFF finalizes candidate list for ExCo elections [The News]")
May2May 2, 2025
PFF finalizes candidate list for ExCo elections [The News]
Taha Alizai, Hafiz Zakaullah, Mohsen Gilani confirmed as PFF Presidency candidates after 'rigorous' scrutiny process by PFF NC. PFF elections on 20 May in Lahore.
![Three candidates emerge for PFF president post [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Hafiz-Zakaullah-Taha-Alizai-Mohsen-Gillani.jpg "Three candidates emerge for PFF president post [The News]")
April18April 18, 2025
Three candidates emerge for PFF president post [The News]
Hafiz Zakaullah, Taha Alizai, Mohsen Gillani emerge as PFF presidency contenders but confusion among departments remains on whom to support in PFF elections on 20 May.
![PFF Elections: Candidates ready to file nomination papers [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/PFF-House-1160x535.jpg "PFF Elections: Candidates ready to file nomination papers [Nukta]")
April16April 16, 2025
PFF Elections: Candidates ready to file nomination papers [Nukta]
Deadline Day for PFF presidential and ExCo elections nominations. Zahir Shah group to push for Karachi United owner Taha Alizai as their PFF president candidate. Former FIFA development officer Mohsen Gillani and Punjab FA member Hafiz Zakaullah to also contest.