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LAHORE: The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) on Friday, announced Maria Khan as the new captain of the national team for the upcoming South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Women’s Championship 2022. 

The goalkeeper turned midfielder replaced Hajra Khan as the captain, whereas the latter has been retained in the squad as a player.

Maria, who grew up in the United States and played football for the University of Denver before moving to UAE, is one of the two overseas players picked in the national contingent.

UK-based Doncaster Rovers’ Nadia Khan is the other overseas player, chosen to represent Pakistan in the SAFF Women’s Cup.

Malika-e-Noor, who was a member of the 2014 squad that played Pakistan’s last game in senior women’s football, however, has been named as Maria’s deputy for the upcoming championship.

It is pertinent to mention here that the sixth edition of the SAFF Women’s Championship will take place in Nepal from September 6 to 19.

Making their way back into the championship after a gap of eight years, Pakistan will start their campaign against their arch-rivals and five-time champions India on September 7 before taking on Bangladesh and Maldives on September 10 and 13 respectively.

PAKISTAN SQUAD: Hajra Khan, Maliha Nasir, Mishal Akram Bhatti, Rameen Fareed, Alina Isphani, Anmool Hira, Ghazala Aamir, Khadija Kazmi, Marvi Baig, Nizalia Siddique, Sara Khan, Shahida Amin, Shanza Nazir, Suha Hirani, Malika-e-Noor, Nisha Ashraf, Roshan Ali, Sahar Zaman, Mahpara Shahid, Zulfia Nazir, Atika Nasir, Maria Khan, and Nadia Khan.

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LAHORE: The Chairman of Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)’s nominated Normalization Committee (NC) Haroon Malik announced that the elections of the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) will be contested this year.

Haroon, in a press conference post uplifting FIFA’s ban on Pakistan football, expressed his delight over the much-awaited development, while also announcing that the elections in the PFF will be held in the ongoing year.

“We’re delighted FIFA lifted the ban on Pakistani football, and the Normalization Committee put a lot of effort into making this happen.,” Haroon said.

“The elections in Pakistan Football Federation will also take place this year as per the PFF constitution,” he announced.

Haroon the confirmed the participation of the Pakistan Women’s Football Team in the forthcoming South Asian Football Federation Championship after a gap of almost eight years.

“We have submitted the entry of our national women’s team in the SAFF women’s championship and our team will be competing in the event,” Haroon confirmed.

On being asked about the national contingent for the championship, the NC chairman revealed that the best players from last year’s national championship will be selected for the team.

“The coaches prepared a list of the best players in the National Women’s Championship, last year and we will be forming the team in accordance with it,” he shared.

FIFA’s nominated NC chairman then went on to announce to hold of national tournaments in an attempt to promote the sport at the grassroots level.

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DOHA: The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) delegation under the presidency of Chairman of Normalization Committee (NC) – Haroon Malik met the officials of Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) during the 72nd Congress to discuss the issue of ending the suspension from the country.

In the discussion between the NC delegation and FIFA officials, the football governing body reiterated its full support for the NC and also expressed hope of witnessing the continued development of football in the country.

Haroon, who is accompanied by Shahid Niaz Khokhar and Haris Azmat thanked the FIFA and Asian Football Confederation (AFC) for their support towards the revival of football in the country.

“The services of FIFA and AFC for the revival of Pakistan football are unforgettable,” Haroon said.

It’s worth mentioning that Pakistan is getting closer to having its FIFA suspension lifted. In the latest development, the negotiations between FIFA’s nominated NC and the government have been successful. Whereas, the Board of Revenue Punjab has also returned the control of the PFF house to the NC.

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KARACHI: Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) delegation under the presidency of Chairman of Normalization Committee (NC) – Haroon Malik has left for Qatar to attend the 72nd Congress Meeting of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA).

The Pakistani delegation, led by Haroon also comprises other members including Shahid Niaz Khokhar and Haris Azmat.

According to the details, the delegations will discuss the issue of ending the suspension from the country and also be participating in the draws of the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2022.

“Pakistan will discuss the issue of ending the suspension of football in the FIFA Congress,” Haroon said.

It is pertinent to mention here that the PFF is inching closer to the uplifting of the suspension imposed by FIFA as in the latest development, the negotiations between FIFA’s nominated NC and the government have been successful and the Board of Revenue Punjab has returned the control of the PFF house to the NC.

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ISLAMABAD: Chairman Normalization Committee (NC) – Haroon Malik claimed that the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) will soon uplift the ban from Pakistan Football following the return of FIFA House.

In a joint news conference held by FIFA and government officials, the chairman NC Haroon thanked FIFA for their support towards Pakistan football and is hopeful that things will move forward.

“I am thankful to FIFA for supporting Pakistan football. Hopefully, things will move forward now,” he said.

“I think FIFA will uplift the ban from Pakistan after the return of FIFA house,” he added.

Haroon further thanked the members of NC for playing a positive role in the development and claimed the committee will withdraw from the mandate after the uplifting of FIFA’s ban.

In a joint statement, NC also stated that the committee successfully mediated between FIFA and Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) as per the commitment.

Furthermore, NC also shared that the committee also aims to promote football in the country, while following the orders of PM Imran Khan to make decisions on merit.

On the other hand, Federal Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination Fehmida Mirza stated that she reviewed the things that were acceptable in the sanctions also emphasized that the rural areas are loaded with talented youngsters.

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