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 […]
Newspakistan analyzes the best starting line-up possible for the upcoming friendlies taking place at the end of February in the 2nd part of the feature series. Left-Back: Shabir Khan Worcester City’s Shabir Khan is undoubtedly the finest wingback the Green-Kickers have in their disposal. He last played in the 2009 SAFF Cup and was seemingly […]
Feb 6 2012 | Posted in
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Pakistan National team coach Zavisa Milosavljevic has revealed that he will be relying more on the foreign-based players, as he looks to win friendly games scheduled for 29th February and the 4th of March. Under the guidance of the Serbian tactician, the Green-Shirts put up a decent display in the 2011 SAFF Cup. Although Pakistan […]
Jan 30 2012 | Posted in
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Pakistan National team coach Zavisa Milosavljevic is set to tour England and Denmark in search of talented players that could represent the Green-Kickers in the near future. Foreign players have been criticized as of late by various footballing personalities in the country, however their skills and commitment to the cause, remain undoubted. Zavisa is keen […]
Jan 24 2012 | Posted in
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Who is Pakistan’s best defender? Defence has been Pakistan’s strong point in every team and the current squad also boasts some luminaries in their midst. Newspakistan analyzes who is the best out of the lot. Samar Ishaq: A model of consistency, the 35-year-old has been an important part of the National team ever since the […]
Jan 6 2012 | Posted in
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The future looks bright for Pakistani football For once things in Pakistani football look bright. The decent performance in the SAFF Cup along with the promise of talented youngsters in the upcoming future has renewed optimism amongst the faithful that the game may finally be on the rise in the country. Since the start of […]
Dec 28 2011 | Posted in
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SAFF Cup Player Ratings: Pakistan vs. Bangladesh Pakistan’s goalless draw against Bangladesh was much improved performance by Zaviša Milosavljevi?’s men. There were many poor performers, while some played their heart out. Newspakistan rates the Pakistani side, which came quite close to causing an upset. Jaffar Khan – 8.5 (Man-of-the-Match) The veteran shot stopper was a […]
Dec 3 2011 | Posted in
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Atif Bashir looking to revenge the defeat against Bangladesh Barry Town and Pakistan star, Atif Bashir, claims that he is looking to exact revenge against Bangladesh, who defeated Pakistan 3-0 in the World Cup qualifiers earlier in July. Atif Bashir, 26, has been one of the Green-Kickers most impressive performers in recent games. The versatile […]
Nov 29 2011 | Posted in
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What Zaviša Milosavljevi? should do in order to turn around Pakistani Football (Part 2) With Zaviša Milosavljevi? taking up the reigns of the Pakistan National team, Newspakistan lists the most urgent problems the tactician will need to address in order to churn out good performances in his tenure in the 2nd part of the series. […]
Nov 25 2011 | Posted in
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What Zaviša Milosavljevi? should do in order to turn around Pakistani Football (Part 1) The PFF’s decision to appoint Serbian, Zaviša Milosavljevi?, as the new coach of the National team has been widely greeted with cheers from the footballing fraternity. So Newspakistan looks at some key points which the trainer should be looking to achieve […]
Nov 23 2011 | Posted in
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Analyzing Pakistan’s chances for the 2011 SAFF Cup With South Asia’s biggest football competition kicking off next month, this writer analyzes Pakistan’s chances against the likes of India, Bangladesh and Nepal. Although Pakistan’s football community wasn’t exactly looking forward to SAFF Cup given the lacklustre performances of the team in recent months, the appointment of […]
Nov 21 2011 | Posted in
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How Pakistan should line-up for the SAFF Cup (Part 2) This writer analyzes what the optimum line-up should be at the SAFF Cup for Pakistan in the 2nd part of this two-part article. Left-Winger: Ahmed Khan Although he only come on for a few minutes in the World Cup qualifier against Bangladesh, Ahmed Khan’s time […]
Nov 13 2011 | Posted in
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