Pakistan U23 training camp in Abbottabad for AFC U23 C'ship qualifiers continues but in less than ideal conditions affecting morale and focus
Tag: The News
IPC ministry asks FIFA questions about PFF NC’s performance [The News]
Ahead of expected meeting between FIFA, PFF, and IPC Ministry officials in 12-13 September, IPC Ministry has sent letter to FIFA asking about repeated delays in PFF elections.
Pakistan squad for SAFF U16 Championship announced [Geo Super]
23-member Pakistan U16 squad to face Bhutan and Maldives in Group B with SAFF U16 Championship being held from 1-10 September at Thimpu in Bhutan.
Under-19 team being ignored: Nasir [The News]
Former Pakistan NT assistant coach Nasir Ismail terms sudden announcement of Pakistan U19 trials by PFF NC as 'huge blunder'
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
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
Pak U16s camp shifted to Lahore [The News]
Pakistan preparing for SAFF U16 Championship under Sajjad Mehmood and Hassan Baloch. Event to be played in early September in Bhutan. Pakistan in Group B with the hosts and Maldives
‘Sports bodies must learn to be self-reliant’ [The News]
PFF NC member Shahid Khokhar says sports federations in Pakistan only relying on funding from international bodies and govt support is obsolete and unsustainable. Also urged govt to focus on sporting infrastructure instead of authoritarian control on sporting matters.
PFF NC delegation meets SBP DG [The News]
Sports Board Punjab likely to consent Punjab Stadium as potential 'home' venue for 2026 WCQs game against Cambodia on 17 October, subject to meeting FIFA/AFC venue requirements.
PFF NC writes to PSB, SBP for World Cup qualifier venue [The News]
PFF NC formally requests PSB and SBP for availability of Jinnah Stadium and Punjab Stadium for WCQs return leg on 17 October. Also sends AFC venue regulations that need to be met by either venue to host the game.