Pakistan Announces Squad for AFC U-23 Asian Cup Qualifiers

The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) revealed its 23-member team on Thursday for the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Under-23 Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers, which will take place in Cambodia.

The announcement, accompanied by the caption, “The wait is over! Here’s the squad traveling for the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qualifiers,” was shared on the PFF’s social media platform.

The squad is under the guidance of newly appointed head coach Nolberto Solano and features a combination of both emerging and seasoned players.

Solano, a former Peruvian international, succeeded Stephen Constantine last month following a vote by the PFF Executive Committee, where seven out of thirteen members endorsed his selection.

Previously, Constantine led Pakistan to a historic victory in a FIFA World Cup qualifier in October 2023.

The Green Shirts are scheduled to commence their campaign against Iraq on September 3, followed by a match against Cambodia on September 6, and conclude the group stage against Chinese Taipei on September 9.

Pakistan U23 Squad for Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers:
  • Goalkeepers: Adam Najeeb, Hassan Ali, Umair Arooj
  • Defenders: Haseeb Khan, Mohib Ullah, Muhammad Adeel, Ans Amin, Muhammad Haroon, Hamza Munir, Ahmed Salman, Junaid Shah, Abdul Rehman
  • Midfielders: Tufail Khan, Hayyaan Khattak, Muhammad Junaid, Ali Zafar, Adnan Justin
  • Forwards: Mckeal Abdullah, Umair Bahader, Furqan Umer, Ali Raza, Suleman Ali, Adeel Younas