![For new PFF technical director Adeel, success is not defined by history [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Adeel-Rizki-and-Suha-Hirani-FIFA-Series-2026-1080x535.jpeg "For new PFF technical director Adeel, success is not defined by history [Dawn]")
Adeel Rizki is Pakistan’s first technical director since 2021, but more importantly the first appointed by an elected PFF leadership which took charge a little more than a year earlier following 10 years of infighting that pushed the sport in the country in quagmire.
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June27June 27, 2026
Adeel Rizki named new PFF Technical Director
Pakistan WNT head coach, MNT assistant coach appointed as PFF Technical Director. He will be leading Pakistani football's development programme, from grassroots to coach education to youth and women football.
![PFF chief Gilani unveils vision for Pakistan football [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PFF-president-Mohsen-Gilani-with-AFC-general-secretary-Dato-Windsor-John-1160x535.jpg "PFF chief Gilani unveils vision for Pakistan football [Nukta]")
August22August 23, 2025
PFF chief Gilani unveils vision for Pakistan football [Nukta]
Gilani highlighted the structural reforms, international collaborations and initiatives that mark a significant shift from the federation’s troubled past
![NC chief’s new narrative is to blame past PFF setups for incompetency [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/PFF-NC-chairman-Haroon-Malik-member-Shahid-Khokhar-with-Commissioner-Karachi-Iqbal-Memon-at-NFCC-2023-opening-1160x535.jpg "NC chief’s new narrative is to blame past PFF setups for incompetency [Dawn]")
January25January 25, 2023
NC chief’s new narrative is to blame past PFF setups for incompetency [Dawn]
With NC actively promoting club registration under the Pakistan Football Connect, questions remain if newly registered clubs can even vote in upcoming PFF elections. Other issues also raised with NC chairman in press conference.
![Ignoring top teams of B division shows bias: Nasir [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Masha-United-with-Shahid-Afridi-1160x535.jpg "Ignoring top teams of B division shows bias: Nasir [The News]")
June7June 7, 2021
Ignoring top teams of B division shows bias: Nasir [The News]
Nasir Ismail criticizes Ashfaq Shah group's PFF of ignoring three of last year's PFF League promoted teams for their planned PPL this year
![New PFF technical director Limones aims to create footballing identity for Pakistan [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Dani-Limones-960x535.jpg "New PFF technical director Limones aims to create footballing identity for Pakistan [Dawn]")
July9July 9, 2020
New PFF technical director Limones aims to create footballing identity for Pakistan [Dawn]
“We have to start on grassroots and bringing in kids to play football and grow up with an understanding of the game. There’s also a need to empower the coaches. A football ecosystem needs to be put in place. If there is a similar mind set about football across all levels, the possibilities are endless.”
![PFF NC hires Spanish coach as director technical [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Daniel-Limones-1160x535.jpg "PFF NC hires Spanish coach as director technical [The News]")
July9July 9, 2020
PFF NC hires Spanish coach as director technical [The News]
by Alam Zeb Safi KARACHI: Despite the prevailing uncertainty about the resumption of domestic football activities due to COVID-19, Pakistan...
July9July 9, 2020
Limones eyes ‘proper track’ for football [Express Tribune]
New PFF technical director hopes to lay good foundations to build on.
![Shehzad snubbed as PFF NC announces panel to conduct online coaching courses [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/PFF-House-1000x535.jpg "Shehzad snubbed as PFF NC announces panel to conduct online coaching courses [The News]")
June18July 9, 2020
Shehzad snubbed as PFF NC announces panel to conduct online coaching courses [The News]
KARACHI: The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) Normalisation Committee on Wednesday ignored the country’s pro licence coach Shehzad Anwar, while announcing...
![Developing all aspects of football environment key for game’s growth, advises AFC’s Roxburgh [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Andy-Roxburg-1160x535.jpg "Developing all aspects of football environment key for game’s growth, advises AFC’s Roxburgh [Dawn]")
May9May 9, 2020
Developing all aspects of football environment key for game’s growth, advises AFC’s Roxburgh [Dawn]
“No matter which country you come from football is like a three-layered cake: the thin icing is the pro level; the fruit below is the elite youth level; and the bulk of the cake is the grassroots of the game,”