Football is no longer just a men’s sport in Lyari. Meet the Baloch women footballers, who are breaking all social barriers to stay on the field
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Karachi’s long neglected Kakri Ground becomes world-class sports complex after ‘fantastic’ makeover [Arab News]
Spanning over 5.5 acres of land, Kakri Ground is one of Karachi’s troubled neighborhood Lyari’s most iconic landmarks.
Pakistan footballer Munir Aftab passes away [Geo Super]
Muneer Aftab had captained Pakistan to victory at 2011 SAFF U16 Championship. He died aged 26 due to kidney failure.
REVIVING FOOTBALL IN LYARI [Dawn EOS]
Karachi’s oldest and working class settlement Lyari is famed worldwide for its passion for football in particular. Swindon Town and Karachi FC aim to take to next level.
Finding Pakistan’s Mohamed Salah [TNS]
Coaches and officials from Swindon Town FC continue in their hunt for raw footballing talent from Pakistan in partnership with Karachi FC and Commissioner Karachi
Comment: Pele’s relevance in Pakistan went beyond the sport [Dawn]
Almost no one in Pakistan was lucky enough to see Pele in his glorious career, yet his name always had reverence and respect for decades.
STFC to host two local coaches in England [The News]
Basit Ali and Zubair, two football coaches from Lyari, selected for further training in England with EFL League Two side Swindon Town FC. The club has a long-term training program with Karachi FC
Karachi catches World Cup fever [TNS]
Football fans in Malir and Lyari areas of Karachi have made colourful murals, special arrangements to watch 2022 FIFA World Cup matches together at public spots
Former Pakistan footballer Ali Nawaz passes away [Geo Super]
The former Lyari-born Pakistan NT captain and ex-PFF vice president dies of brain hemorrhage complications at the age of 73. He won the Pride of Performance award in 1996 and AFC Distinguished Service Award in 2013.
Larkana Leopards clinch Sindh Super League Football title [The News]
Ahsan Ali's lone goal for Larkana Leopards helped them win Sindh Super League final over home side Lyari Fighters