“There are 211 countries which play football around and we (Pakistan) are ranked 197. It’s about time we change that. And only way we can change that is by the support of everybody, not three or four people in the PFF but the whole community will have to be united and back Pakistan football as one family,” said Pakistan head coach Stephen Constantine.
Tag: Alam Zeb Safi
Hassan, Saqib dropped as squad for WC qualifiers announced [The News]
25-member Pakistan MNT squad announced under new coach Stephen Constantine to face Cambodia on 12 and 17 October.
The future of Pakistan football [TNS]
It would be a 'great service' if the PFF Normalisation Committee completed the PFF elections process before March 2024, writes Alam Zeb Safi.
Pakistan face strong Japan in U23 Asian Cup qualifiers [The News]
With PFF NC allowing just two diaspora players to reinforce a largely domestic squad, 201st ranked Pakistan take on 20th ranked Japan in tonight's AFC U23 Asian Cup qualifiers Group D game in Bahrain.
Making hay while the sun shines? [TNS]
After key international events in Sept/Oct, the FIFA-appointed PFF Normalisation Committee should just pay attention to their 'real job' of holding PFF elections by March 2024, per Alam Zeb Safi
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
‘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Shahid Khokhar says sports federations in Pakistan only relying on funding from international bodies and govt support is obsolete and unsustainable.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 yet to contact govt for WC Qualifiers venue [The News]
As debate rages about whether Pakistan has any venues that can host its WCQs return leg on 17 October, authorities administering Jinnah Stadium and Punjab Stadium claim PFF NC has not yet 'officially' requested about using those venues.
Zavisa offers to coach Pakistan against Cambodia [The News]
With Pakistan's preps for WCQs in October against Cambodia still up in the air, former Pakistan NT coach Zaviša Milosavljević urged utilization of September FIFA window for friendlies.
Women’s football gains momentum [TNS]
Pakistan women's football team played a record number of international matches this year, but the performance was 'affected by mediocre coaching and selection,' writes Alam Zeb Safi