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Shahrukh Sohail
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Lutfi’s KRL win Challenge Cup

Tariq Lutfi’s men stormed to a win in the KPT Challenge Cup after ousting KESC on penalties. KESC went into the final as firm favourites owing to the talent in their ranks but it was KRL who came out on top, after things were level during normal time. Goalkeeper Jahangir Shah became the hero on […]

Rasool fires third hat-trick, KRL and KESC in final

Muhammad Rasool’s third hat-trick in three games was enough to fire a rampant KESC side to the final of the KPT Challenge Cup, where they take on Tariq Lutfi’s KRL. This year’s finale of the Challenge Cup is filled with precocious talent and looks likely to be flooded with goals galore. In-form forward Rasool, who […]

Rasool and Rizwan light up quarter-finals

Muhammad Rasool and Rizwan Asif both scored hat-tricks in the quarter-finals of the KPT Challenge Cup to send KRL and KESC in to the semi-finals of the prestigious tournament. The Pakistani Internationals are already heralded as one of the finest exponents of their art in the National team and further enhanced their reputation after starring […]

Zavisa laments the football infrastructure in Pakistan

Pakistan coach Zavisa Milosavljevic claims that although there are facilities present in the country, there is no one there to maintain them and it is a major reason why the game doesn’t develop here. The tactician, who took charge from the below-par Tariq Lutfi last November, has launched another appeal to the PFF to update […]

Milosavljevic bemoans lack of facilities

Pakistan coach Zavisa Milosavljevic claims that the country has a lot of footballing talent but no facilities to encourage players or to groom them. Football in Pakistan has many reasons for not developing and one of the major ones is the lack of proper grounds, infrastructure and clubs. Talent on the other hand is not […]

KRL pitted against reigning champions

Pakistani side Khan Research Laboratories have been placed in the same group of the AFC Presidents Cup as winners of the last edition, Taiwan Power Company. Tariq Lutfi’s KRL side romped to the Premier League title last season, but face a stern test of their footballing credentials in the Asian competition. The Rawalpindi outfit take […]

Pakistani Player Profile: Etzaz Hussain

A player famous for his stint with the Manchester United academy, Etzaz Hussain is a regular with Fredrikstad in Tippeligaen and is seen as a potential star for Pakistan in the future. The 19-year-old started his career with Langhus before his skills caught the attention of the Premier League giants. At Old Trafford, he signed […]

Pakistan to play in Palestine

The Green-Shirts are set to play in the Al Nakba International Tournament in Palestine this May in order to prepare for their upcoming AFC U-22 Qualifiers. Due the PFF’s inability to find opponents in February’s FIFA Match Dates, Zavisa Milosavljevic’s men had to be without some much needed International exposure. However the Federation’s have somewhat […]

Pakistan Football Round-up: PFF acquire AFC hosting rights

Newspakistan rounds up all reports surrounding the beautiful game in the country, with the highlight being the AFC Presidents Cup that will be played out in Lahore in May. Pakistan to host Presidents Cup The PFF have added yet another feather to their cap, after securing the hosting rights of the group stage for the […]

Who is the best Pakistani footballer playing in foreign lands? – Part 3

Newspakistan analyzes the best footballer with Pakistani origins playing abroad in the third and last part of this feature series. 4. Hassan Bashir The attacker who is reportedly on the move to a Thai club has garnered rave reviews despite not featuring for Pakistan on the International front. Bashir, who has played for top sides […]

Who is the best Pakistani footballer playing abroad? – Part 2

A host of Pakistanis currently play the professional game in the world and Newspakistan analyzes who is the best of them in this second part of the feature series. 7. Atif Bashir The ‘Bulldozer’ as he is more affectionately known to Pakistan faithful, Berlin-born Atif Bashir has become a resounding success at International level with […]

Who is the best Pakistani playing abroad? – Part 1

With more and more Asians taking up the beautiful game, Newspakistan analyzes who is the best Pakistani plying his trade in foreign lands. 10. Sami Malik The talented youngster is currently plying his trade with the Hertha Berlin U-17 team and has touted to have a bright future in the game. In an interview, he […]

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