2020 finalists Army thrash POF, Asia Ghee Mills edge Ashraf Sugar Mills, while NIMSO, PAF, HEC also register wins in National Challenge Cup.
Tag: NFCC 2023
![KRL register second straight win [The News] KRL register second straight win [The News]](https://www.footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/WAPDA-vs-SA-Gardens-Alamgir-Ghazi-vs-Murtaza-Hussain-NFCC-2023-1160x535.jpg)
KRL register second straight win [The News]
Defending champs WAPDA again held in draw, this time by SA Gardens, as the National Challenge Cup 2023 continues across Pakistan. Mamsons Builders (POPO FC) register win
![Army make winning start in Challenge Cup [The News] Army make winning start in Challenge Cup [The News]](https://www.footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/National-Challenge-Cup-logo-1160x535.jpg)
Army make winning start in Challenge Cup [The News]
2020 finalists ease past Muslim Hands, SA Gardens route Saif Tex, draws in other NFCC 2023 matches across the country.
![Domestic football returns as Challenge Cup kicks off [Dawn] Domestic football returns as Challenge Cup kicks off [Dawn]](https://www.footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Navy-NFCC-2023-1160x535.jpg)
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 eyes World Cup Qualifiers [The News]](https://www.footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Pakistan-MNT-vs-Nepal-Nov-2022-1160x535.jpg)
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.
![PFF National Challenge Cup kicks off today [The News] PFF National Challenge Cup kicks off today [The News]](https://www.footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/National-Challenge-Cup-logo-1160x535.jpg)
PFF National Challenge Cup kicks off today [The News]
NFCC 2023 to feature 27 department teams divided into 7 groups played in different cities across the country in first phase.
![Essa joins KRL as coach, preparing for Challenge Cup [The News] Essa joins KRL as coach, preparing for Challenge Cup [The News]](https://www.footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Muhammad-Essa-at-2022-CM-Balochistan-Gold-Cup-1160x535.jpg)
Essa joins KRL as coach, preparing for Challenge Cup [The News]
For the upcoming National Challenge Cup campaign, Muhammad Essa joins the coaching staff of KRL, the department team that he once captained as a player.
![Pak Football in 2022: From Ashes to a New Beginning [The Nation] Pak Football in 2022: From Ashes to a New Beginning [The Nation]](https://www.footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/PFF-flag.jpg)
Pak Football in 2022: From Ashes to a New Beginning [The Nation]
Azhar Khan gives a more optimistic outlook for Pakistani football in 2023 under the NC as it comes out of the continued troubles of last few years.

Challenge Cup start postponed
PFF changes schedule of National Challenge Cup 2023 due to adverse winter weather in some parts of the country where groups are to be held.

National Challenge Cup 2023 kicks off in January
32 departments to be divided into 8 groups of 4 teams, each group played in different cities for stage one beginning January 1 till Feb 11.