PFF NC asks another AFC extension for submitting venue for 21 March home clash vs Jordan in 2026 WCQs. PSB says Jinnah Stadium will be ready by 'end of February.'
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AFC extends deadline to confirm venue for Pakistan-Jordan clash [Geo Super]
Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) now has until February 2 to confirm the venue to host its 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier home leg vs Jordan for March 21.
Pakistan’s footballing mess [TNS]
It’s time that PFF Normalisation Committee, headed by Haroon Malik, holds PFF elections and puts Pakistan football back on track, writes Alam Zeb Safi.
‘World Cup qualifier against Jordan could still be held in Islamabad’ [Dawn]
WCQ on 21 March against Jordan 'can still be played in Islamabad,' clarifies PFF NC. PSB vows to have Jinnah Stadium floodlights and seating fixed in time.
Pakistanis unlikely to witness FIFA World Cup qualifier at home [Geo News]
Pakistan's home leg against Jordan on March 21 now set to take place at neutral venue. PFF NC says Jinnah Stadium did not meet FIFA requirements on January 21 venue submission deadline.
Seats and lights to be installed before match, Confirms PSB [The Nation]
DG PSB Shoaib Khoso says Jinnah Stadium floodlights will be ready before the 21 March WCQs home game vs Jordan.
PSB to install floodlights at Jinnah Stadium by February-end [The News]
PSB has assured that required standard floodlights at Jinnah Stadium will be installed by end of February for Pakistan to host Jordan on 21 March for nighttime WCQ.
FIFA looking to set up meeting with Pakistan government ‘early next year’ [Dawn]
FIFA says its in contact with PFF NC and AFC, to find a new date in early 2024 for their meeting with Pakistan's IPC Ministry / PSB to discuss PFF elections progress etc.
Dubai meeting to discuss Pakistan football postponed [The News]
Upcoming meeting on Dec 12 between PFF NC, FIFA, and IPC Ministry officials in Dubai postponed until further notice as per NC chairman Haroon Malik.
Football can match cricket in popularity [The News]
More than 22,500 spectators attended the 2pm kickoff on Tuesday between Pakistan and Tajikistan in Islamabad's Jinnah Stadium.