Second half collapse saw Stephen Constantine's Pakistan side. already depleted with injuries and suspensions, get another mauling from Asian Cup finalists Jordan in WCQs.
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Pakistan look to build on home performance away in Jordan [Dawn]
“This is going to be our sixth game since I arrived, and every game we are a little bit better,” Stephen Constantine said during pre-match presser. “The players have given absolutely everything in the seven months I’ve been with the team.”
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
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”.
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.
Constantine laments Pakistan’s lack of preparation for World Cup qualifiers against Jordan [Dawn]
"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
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.