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.
Tag: Departments
Pakistan clubs show no interest in participation at SAFF Club Championship [Geo Super]
PFF had initially shortlisted three clubs—Muslim FC, Afghan FC, and Baloch Nushki—for representation, but none were able to respond likely due to lack of funds and tight timeline to confirm participation.
Footballers want FIFA to revive premier league, other domestic events [The News]
One footballer said that playing Pakistan Premier League was a major source of income for players, urging FIFA, AFC, and PFF NC to bring back the leagues so that departments can also revive their football teams.
Football stakeholders expedite efforts against PFF NC [The News]
With meeting between PFF NC, FIFA, AFC, and Govt of Pakistan fast approaching, various groups across Pakistan mobilize against PFF NC's alleged misconduct.
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.
SAFF Club Championship: Departments vow to resist PFF NC’s likely move
Departments oppose PFF NC decision to make the three clubs from last officially recognized PPFL season play for spots in the inaugural SAFF Club Championship.
Pakistan Premier Football League must be held now, demand officials [The News]
“The survival of departments and other major teams in football depends on the Premier League,” a senior official of a department told ‘The News’.
KPT set to revive cricket, football teams [The News]
Following orders of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to restore departmental sports teams, KPT now eager to resume sporting activities in 2023-24.
Domestic football returns as Challenge Cup kicks off [Dawn]
National Challenge Cup may end up as the only event for departments for now as a future Pakistan Premier League could be club-only event to meet AFC Club Licensing requirement
PFF eyes World Cup Qualifiers [The News]
PFF NC to begin Pakistan MNT camp from 15 Feb for major events in 2023 including potential friendlies, a three-nation tourney in March, and FIFA World Cup qualifiers.