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
Tag: Alam Zeb Safi
‘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Shahid Khokhar says sports federations in Pakistan only relying on funding from international bodies and govt support is obsolete and unsustainable.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
NC to submit WC Qualifiers venue with FIFA by Aug 18 [The News]
Pakistan to host Cambodia for return leg of 2026 WCQs first round on 17 October. PFF NC required by FIFA to submit its home match venue by 18 August. Jinnah Stadium and Punjab Stadium main contenders pending renovation work and govt approval.
PFF seeks financial support from FIFA, AFC ahead of important events [Geo Super]
PFF NC negotiating with FIFA and AFC for financial support to ease its burden so that Pakistan can take part in important upcoming international events
Football authorities mull Pakistan’s participation in international events [The News]
PFF NC in a fix over how to utilize both the September FIFA window and coinciding AFC U23 qualifiers to prepare Pakistan MNT for WCQs in October
Pakistan clubbed with Cambodia in Asian Qualifiers Round-1 [The News]
Pakistan MNT head coach Shahzad Anwar, captain Hassan Bashir aim to overcome the 2019 defeat to Cambodia as both sides were drawn again for 2026 WCQs
We need to score more goals, concedes Pak football captain [The News]
Hassan Bashir, Pakistan MNT captain. 'If you ask me I think the biggest disappointment was our offensive in the last six games we played in Mauritius and India. We should have scored more goals but we did not have the quality against some of the teams."