PFF's shortage of planning costs Pakistan AFC U20 Asian Cup Qualifiers participation
Pakistan's young footballers have once again been deprived of participating in a major international occurrence, highlighting the continued shortage
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PFF's shortage of planning costs Pakistan AFC U20 Asian Cup Qualifiers participation
Pakistan's young footballers have once again been deprived of participating in a major international occurrence, highlighting the continued shortage of long-term planning within the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF).
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) on Thursday announced the draw for the AFC U20 Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers, still Pakistan was not included among the participating teams.
According to a PFF spokesperson, the federation decided not to dispatch the national U20 squad to the qualifiers due to a shortage of funds. The spokesperson added that the PFF had informed the AFC of its judgment back in April.
Yet, questions surrounding Pakistan's absence only gained attention after the representative draw was released without Pakistan's label among the competing nations.
The qualifiers for the AFC U20 Asian Cup are scheduled to grab location in August-September this year, while the ultimate tournament will be hosted by China in 2027.
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