The PFF should invest in a U-19 league The Pakistan Football Federation should invest in a U-19 league, in order to boost a steady stream of talent and ensure that youngsters get ample playing time. All around the globe, from football clubs to National team set-ups, everyone realizes the importance of nurturing the youth and […]
Nov 22 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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Adnan Ahmed: The best Pakistan has to offer? A graduate of the famed Manchester United academy and having plied his trade with the likes of Tranmere Rovers, Port Vale and Mansfield Town, Adnan Ahmed is one of the most talented and experienced players in the Pakistan National Team. A dedicated and consistent performer whenever relied […]
Nov 19 2011 | Posted in
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Shadman Khan: A true trequartista Rarely does one come across a player, who truly lifts the heart with his breathtaking abilities. Luminaries such as Zinedine Zidane, Diego Maradona and Pele were all such footballers and in Islamabad, the same can be said for Shadman Khan. When it comes to judging between a good player and […]
Nov 15 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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How Pakistan should line-up for the SAFF Cup (Part 1) With Pakistani Football’s hopes being lifted with the involvement of a foreign coach, this writer analyzes what the optimum line-up should be in order to maximize the chances of the Green-Kickers making a good impression at the SAFF Cup. Goalkeeper: Yousuf Butt Despite being overlooked […]
Zaviša Milosavljevi? faces a daunting task in Pakistan Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) provided an early eid present to the followers of the beautiful game in the country, when they appointed Zaviša Milosavljevi? as the new coach of the National team. For the entire year, critics and fans alike have lamented the federation’s inability to hire […]
Nov 10 2011 | Posted in
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Will Muhammad Essa’s return change the fortunes of the Pakistan National Team? Ask any football fan in Pakistan to name their favourite player and the majority will say Muhammad Essa, the famous striker who scored a free-kick in stoppage time against India. Arguably the most talented player to have donned the Pakistan colours from the […]
Nov 4 2011 | Posted in
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