Category: Football

Peshawar: As many as 12 matches were decided from Groups E and F on the third day of the PFF Futsal National Cup (FNC) Phase Four in Total Football Garrison Park, Peshawar.

In the first match of Group E, Goalz FC thumped STM FC by 11-0. In the second encounter, Young Shaheen Civil Colony defeated Afridi United by 5-0. The third match was played between Goalz FC and Young Shaheen Civil Colony where Goalz FC remained victorious 5-1. In the fourth encounter, Afridi United defeated STM FC by 15-1. In the fifth encounter, Young Shaheen Civil Colony outclassed STM FC by 18-4. In the last game of Group E, Goalz FC beat Afridi United by 5-2.

Based on the points table, Goalz FC and Young Shaheen Civil Colony have reached into next stage.

In the first match of Group F, the match between Askari Avengers and Irrigation FC ended in a 4-4 draw. The second match was won by Askari Avengers, 6–1 against the opponent Toru Football Academy. In the third match, Toru Football Academy beat Khan FC by 3–0. The fourth game was won by Irrigation FC 3-0 against the Khan FC. In the second-last game of Group F, Irrigation FC downed Toru Football Academy by 5-2. In the last game of Group E, Askari Avengers beat Khan FC by 6-3. From Group F, Askari Avengers and Toru Football Academy have qualified for the next stage.

Peshawar: As many as 12 matches were decided from Groups C and D on the second day of the PFF Futsal National Cup (FNC) Phase Four in Total Football Garrison Park, Peshawar.

In the first match of Group C, DFC thumped Young Kukikhel Football Club by 13-2. In the second encounter, Combine Satkhail FC Buner defeated Afridi Stars by 7-1. The third match was played between Young Kukikhel Football Club and Combine Satkhail FC Buner where Young Kukikhel Football Club remained victorious 6-3. In the fourth encounter, DFC defeated Afridi Stars by 3-1. The fifth match between DFC and Combine Satkhail FC Buner ended in a 1-1 draw. In the last game of Group C, Young Kukikhel Football Club beat Afridi Stars by 4-2.

Based on the points table, DFC and Young Kukikhel Football Club have reached into next stage.

In the first match of Group D, Wachan FC outclassed Hayatabad FC by 5-0. The second match was won by Afghan FC, 7–5 against the opponent Baber FC. In the third match, Hayatabad FC beat Baber FC by 11–2. The fourth game was won by Wachan FC 7-0 against the Afghan FC. In the second-last game of Group D, Wachan FC downed Baber FC by 4-2. In the last game of the day, the match between Hayatabad FC and Afghan FC ended in a 6-6 draw. From Group D, Wachan FC and Hayatabad FC have qualified for the next stage.

Islamabad: As many as 9 matches were decided from Groups A and B on the first day of the PFF Futsal National Cup (FNC) Phase Four in Total Football Garrison Park, Peshawar.

In the first match of Group A, Spartax Futsal Club thumped Boys FC by 6-1. In the second encounter, Kohat Premier Football Academy defeated Spartax FC by 3-0. The third match was played between Boys FC and Kohat Premier Football Academy where Kohat Premier Football Academy got the second victory of the day by 5-3. Based on the points table, Kohat Premier Football Academy and Spartax Futsal Club have reached into next stage.

In the first match of Group B, Chamkani FC outclassed the Black Eagles by 3-0. The second match was won by Afridi Stars, 7–2 against the opponent Young Afridi Stars. In the third match, Afridi Stars beat Chamkani FC by 7–2. The fourth game was won by the Black Eagles 5-1 against the Young Afridi Stars. In the second last game of Group B, Black Eagles downed Afridi Stars by 3-0. In the last game of the day, Chamkani FC defeated Brothers Young Afridi Stars by 9-5. From Group B, Afridi Stars and Black Eagles have qualified for next stage.

Islamabad :

The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) completed scrutiny of 65 districts for the election procedures . According to the details total of 2,934 clubs across these districts have undergone physical scrutiny, which included the organization of 1011 matches. The election process is intricately connected to the District Championship matches, serving as a possible means to grant voting rights in the PFF elections to legitimate and actively participating clubs.

Saud Hashimi, head of the Pakistan Football Connect program, has said that for the first time, so many district matches are being played all over Pakistan. Every weekend, 80- 100 matches in 7-10 districts are being played and over 100 local football communities are deployed.

Islamabad: Chairman of the PFF Normalisation Committee (NC), Haroon Malik held a productive meeting with His Excellency Nawaf Bin Said Al-Malki, the Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan, in Islamabad to discuss collaborative efforts to enhance football standards in both nations.

During the meeting, the two leaders appreciated the previously signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between NC Chairman Haroon Malik and President of the Saudi Football Federation, Yasser Al Misehal, in Saudi Arabia, which will prove a game-changer in Pakistan football. 

Addressing the occasion, the Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan, His Excellency Nawaf Bin Said Al-Malki, said, “This is a great initiative by the Saudi Football Federation that will not only benefit Pakistan football in the long run but also provide opportunities for players and coaches to enhance their skills, ultimately excelling at higher levels. We hope that Pakistani players and coaches will derive maximum benefit from this MoU, contributing to the emergence of football superstars in Pakistan.”

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Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) and Saudi Arabia football federation signed a memeorandum of understanding for the promotion of football and mutual benefits for the both countries.

The significant occasion witnessed the presence of SAFF’s General Secretary, Ibrahim Alkassim and NC member Saud Hashimi. This MoU marks a historic milestone in Pakistani football, signifying the first-ever collaboration of its kind.

The MoU aims to establish a collaborative framework between the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) and the Saudi Arabia Football Federation (SAFF). The primary object is to foster strong ties for the mutual benefit, promotion, growth and success of football in both federations.

KHURRAM SHEHZAD:

Pakistan football team under the control of imported elements have performed pathetic performance in the last one year, Pakistan lost 11 matches out of 12 is just disgusting.

Pakistan football federation is run by the normalization committee which makes the whole football structure abnormal, National team consist of overseas players, they are just enjoying the pleasure trip and playing with the emotions of Pakistan football fans.

PERFORMANCE IN 2022-23

Pakistan football team played 12 matches and lost 11 matches and won only one match.

The details are as follows:

16 November, 2022 Nepal defeated Pakistan by 1-0

21 March, 2023 Maldives defeated Pakistan by 1-0

11 June, 2023 Mauritius defeated Pakistan by 3-0

14 June, 2023 Kenya defeated Pakistan by 1-0

17 June, 2023 Djibouti defeated Pakistan by 3-1

21 June, 2023 India defeated Pakistan by 4-0

24 June, 2023 Kuwait defeated Pakistan by 4-0

27 June, 2023 Nepal defeated Pakistan by 1-0

12 October, 2023 Pakistan draw with Cambodia 0-0

17 October, 2023 Pakistan defeated Cambodia 1-0

16 November, 2023 Saudi Arabia defeated Pakistan by 4-0

21 November, 2023 Tajikistan defeated Pakistan by 6-1

FIFA DECISION:

FIFA Council decided to prolong the Pakistan Football Federation Normalization Committee mandate by nine months. The NC will continue to hold office until March 2024, instead of its original expiration date of June 30, 2023.

EMOTIONAL STATEMENT OF STEPHEN CONSTANTINE:

Pakistan Football team Coach Stephen Constantine bursts after pathetic performance of the team against Tajikistan.

He said ““I am totally upset and disappointed at today’s outcome and poor football display put up by Pakistan. I would not make any excuses here. I have to admit that we played poorly. Pakistan left many loopholes. Despite repeated instructions these players never tried to remove their flaws. I have to admit that we don’t deserve playing at such a level”

SOLUTION:     

Democratic setup is the only solution to revive the football structure in Pakistan. It is the responsibility of FIFA to keep any aye on the matters of Normalisation committee. It is the responsibility of FIFA and Asian Football confederation to convince the normalization committee of PFF to hold elections of the federation before the end of its mandate and entrust the PFF affairs to them.

The mandate of normalization committee is ending on 31 March, 2024, if the committee does not hold the elections during its term, instead of giving it more time should be dismissed immediately and FIFA should handle the affairs of Pakistan Football it self.