The Pakistan Football Federation’s (PFF) Normalization Committee is delighted to reveal that the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) is set to host the prestigious ‘SAFF Club Championship, 2024.’
Following productive discussions between the PFF Normalization Committee, organizers and SAFF, an official invitation has been extended to the PFF to nominate a football club to represent Pakistan in this premier club football competition.
In adherence to the principle of sporting merit, only clubs that have participated in the top-tier official competition in the country, the Pakistan Premier League (PPL), are eligible for consideration. After a meticulous review of the last 10 years’ data, it has been identified that the PPL has been held twice. The deserving clubs that have consistently showcased their prowess in both instances are:
| Afghan Football Club |
| Muslim Football Club |
| Baloch Nushki Football Club |
To further evaluate the criteria of sporting merit, these clubs will be invited to partake in a competition utilizing a league format. The club leading in points will earn the esteemed opportunity to represent Pakistan in the SAFF Club Championship 2024. The single league-based competition is scheduled to take place in Quetta while details of the said event will be shared in due course.
Why 3 clubs only? Why departments are excluded?. This is unfair to departments. Atleast give them a chance to compete. Excluding them is discriminatory. These 3 clubs are from Balochistan. The rest of Pakistan is excluded?.
Basically exclusive Pukhtoon and Baloch clubs are included. These clubs don’t have a history of including Punjabi players. So where the Punjabi footballers should go?. Why this discrimination against them?. Rest of Pakistan can go somewhere else or?.