"No, we are not going to play this World Cup and maybe not the next World Cup as well. I am trying to prepare a team for Asian Cup qualifiers and SAFF Championship.” said Stephen Constantine
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FIFA hands nine-month extension to PFF NC [Dawn]
FIFA's all-powerful Council gives PFF NC another mandate extension till 15 December, despite previous warnings if PFF elections were not held by this month.
PFF NC clears more than 1000 clubs for voting [Dawn]
DFA elections in 77 cleared districts to be completed by end of February, while remaining districts to have DFA elections by end of March. PFF NC eyes one more extension till 15 July.
‘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.
FOOTBALL: STILL NOT NORMALISED [Dawn]
A massive year for Pakistan football has come to an end, with the next set to be even bigger. Umaid Wasim reviews 2023 for Dawn EOS.
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.
Pakistan’s SAFF Club Championship entrants to be decided after three-team league [Dawn]
Despite opposition from department teams for being sidelined, PFF NC pushes with idea of only clubs will compete to decide SAFF Club Championship slot.
Tajiks teach Pakistan football lesson in 6-1 drubbing [Dawn]
Pakistan crumble to 6-1 loss against Tajikistan despite loud support of over 18,000 fans at Jinnah Stadium Islamabad.
Familiar foes Constantine, Segrt meet as Pakistan face Tajikistan test [Dawn]
Both managers had faced each other twice in SAFF Championship finals with different national teams. Now they clash today in Jinnah Stadium for WCQs Round Two fixture.
Constantine laments conceding at ‘worst times’ after Saudi loss [Dawn]
“Considering where we were two months ago, we didn’t deserve to lose 4-0,” said Pakistan boss Stephen Constantine. Saudi Arabia boss Roberto Mancini praised Pakistan for playing a good match.