ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) on Saturday announced the appointment of Stephen Constantine as the new head coach of the men’s national squad, hoping that its decision would help the team win the FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Cambodia next month.
The new coach has been an elite FIFA instructor since 2000 and has earned immense respect in South Asia after he took India 176 to 96 in international rankings. According to a PFF statement, he brings top-tier professional experience and his familiarity with the region allows him to have an immediate impact.
“Stephen has agreed to join PFF with a singular focus for now – to win qualifiers against Cambodia,” the statement added. “The away and home-based leg between Pakistan and Cambodia will be played on the 12th and 17th of October in Cambodia and Pakistan, respectively.”
The federation also thanked the outgoing coach, Shehzad Anwar, for “resurrecting Pakistan men’s national team” within a year, saying the Pakistan team would not have been prepared to rise to the next level without his hard work and passion.
Pakistan have faced challenges and struggles in the world of international football over the years. Historically, they have not been considered a strong team on the world stage compared to some of the top footballing nations.
Several factors, including limited resources, infrastructure, and competition within the country, have contributed to their lower FIFA ranking. However, football is still developing in Pakistan, and there have been efforts to improve the sport’s status in the country.
Pakistan’s football body appoints new head coach ahead of next month’s World Cup qualifiers
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Pakistan’s football body appoints new head coach ahead of next month’s World Cup qualifiers
- Stephen Constantine has been an elite FIFA instructor since 2000 and has helped improve India’s rankings in the game
- Pakistan will be facing Cambodia in the World Cup qualifiers scheduled to take place on the 12th and 17th of October
