“Yes, we plan to protest not against the PFF NC but against FIFA and FIFA Council which blindly believe in their appointed Normalisation Committee which has damaged Pakistan’s football,” said Muhammad Essa
Ex-captain Essa bemoans NC’s apathy towards football greats [The News]
Former Pakistan NT captain Muhammad Essa unhappy with PFF NC for 'not inviting' him or other former national team players to attend the Pakistan vs Jordan WCQ on 21 March in Islamabad
Jordan see off Pakistan with early two-goal burst [Dawn]
“It’s not easy to build a national team in three or four months especially if you don’t have a league [functioning in the country],” a visibly-satisfied Constantine said after the game
Lack of coordination the reason behind defeat: Nasir [The News]
“Pakistan’s head coach Stephen Constantine’s strategy was to concede minimum goals and take chances on counter-attack,” remarked Nasir Ismail, the former Pakistan assistant coach.
Mousa’s brace earns Jordan victory over Pakistan [The News]
Last month's Asian Cup finalists earn a 3-0 win at Jinnah Stadium to revive their WCQs campaign at the expense of Pakistan.
Pakistan look to stop losing run against Asian Cup finalists Jordan [Dawn]
Constantine stated that he had a “list of 50 diaspora players who have expressed a desire to play for Pakistan but there is a big difference between wanting to play and being here”.
Jordanian Messi to be seen in today’s clash [The News]
Mousa Al-Tamari, Jordan's superstar who lit up the 2023 AFC Asian Cup and helped his side reach the final last month, expected to play against hosts Pakistan today.
Pakistan take on strong Jordan today [The News]
"We know we are playing against a team that is one of the best in the continent, yet we hope that Thursday will not be their best day." said Stephen Constantine about Pakistan's chances against Jordan in pre-match presser
Captain urges football fans to watch Pak-Jordan clash [The News]
Pakistan NT captain Easah Suliman, right-back Rao Umer Hayat both encouraged fans to attend the 21 March WCQ vs Jordan at Jinnah Stadium despite 2pm kickoff during Ramazan.
Pak-Jordan clash may witness low spectator turnout [The News]
Apart from daytime kickoff during Ramazan, other events coinciding on 21 March may cause some disruptions for crowds to reach Jinnah Stadium on time for 2pm game.