Pakistan names preliminary U-17 squad for SAFF Championship

The shortlisted players include promising talents from across the country


Sports Desk August 29, 2025 Less than a minute read
PHOTO: PFF

The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) has unveiled a 35-member preliminary squad for the upcoming South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) U-17 Championship.

The announcement marks an important step in Pakistan’s preparations for the regional tournament, as the young footballers gear up to represent the country on the international stage.

The preliminary squad includes the following players:

Khalil Jibran, Adil Ali Khan, Waheed Aslam, Ali Khan, Nadeem Hussain, Muhammad Alam, Muhammad Masood, Muhammad Zubair, Sumra Maher Ahmed, Mustafa Israr, Muhammad Awais, Farhad Ullah, Azizullah, S.M. Abbis Raza, Shahid Anjum, Zulqarnain, Haroon Rasheed, Saad Tiwana, Abdul Samad, Hamza Yasir, S. Shahrum, Burhan Tareen, Muhammad Talha, Abdul Rehman, Hasnain Wali Raza, Samar Razzaq, Shahzaib Nawaz, Muhammad Abdullah, Muzammil Ahmed, M. Abdullah Iram, Abdullah Hussain, Mansoor Ahmad, Muhammad Awais, Ibrahim Asif, and Muhammad Essa.

The PFF has emphasized that this selection reflects its continued commitment to nurturing grassroots football and providing opportunities for young athletes to shine at the international level.

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