Mariam Mahmood (Wrexham WAFC) and Abdullah Iqbal (Mjällby) to play in the UEFA Champions League qualifiers for their clubs. Their involvement highlights the growing number of Pakistani players competing abroad.
![Pakistan stars Mariam Mahmood and Abdullah Iqbal begin European football journeys [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Mariam-Mahmood-Abdullah-Iqbal-UEFA-Champions-League-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan stars Mariam Mahmood and Abdullah Iqbal begin European football journeys [Nukta]")
July21September 10, 2026
Tag: UEFA Champions League
![‘The gap is still huge’: Abdullah on Pakistan’s World Cup dream [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Pakistan-celebrate-Diamond-Jubilee-International-Tournament-win-1160x535.jpg "‘The gap is still huge’: Abdullah on Pakistan’s World Cup dream [Dawn]")
July10July 10, 2026
‘The gap is still huge’: Abdullah on Pakistan’s World Cup dream [Dawn]
Abdullah Iqbal watches the FIFA World Cup from Sweden with a sense of both hope and realism. He sees Iraq and Jordan competing on the biggest stage. He wants what they have. He wants it for Pakistan.But he is also honest about the distance still to travel.“The gap is still huge,” the national football team captain says.
March21March 21, 2018
Pakistan approaches APOEL midfielder Ghayas Zahid
The first player of Pakistani origin Ghayas Zahid could be turning out for the Pakistan National Team in the future.
![A Real ‘unbelievable’ experience for Ghayas Zahid [FOX Sports Asia]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Ghayas-Zahid-for-APOEL-vs-Real-Madrids-Marcelo-in-UCL-2017-18.jpg "A Real ‘unbelievable’ experience for Ghayas Zahid [FOX Sports Asia]")
September22September 22, 2017
A Real ‘unbelievable’ experience for Ghayas Zahid [FOX Sports Asia]
Shahrukh Sohail speaks with Pakistani-Norwegian footballer Ghayas Zahid on his UEFA Champions League debut with Cypriot side APOEL.
February16February 16, 2015
Nabil Aslam: I am proud to be representing Pakistan
Denmark-based defender joins Pakistan team ahead of crucial Yemen game.
![Is AFC Champions League’s flawed format hurting Pakistan’s growth? [DAWN]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/afc-champions-league.jpg "Is AFC Champions League’s flawed format hurting Pakistan’s growth? [DAWN]")
October2October 2, 2013
Is AFC Champions League’s flawed format hurting Pakistan’s growth? [DAWN]
Umaid Wasim claims that the AFC Champions League should be reformatted to allow Pakistani clubs to participate.