Pakistan U-17 football team is set to kick off preparations for the upcoming SAFF U-17 Championship with a 10-14 day training camp, tentatively scheduled for the first week of September.
According to sources, Abbottabad is currently under serious consideration as the venue for the camp training camp before the SAFF U-17 Championship.
Sources close to the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) reveal that negotiations are ongoing with potential sponsors, including prominent brands like Candyland, to secure additional financial backing for the camp.
In addition to local sponsorship efforts, FIFA is expected to allocate a significant sum to support the training camp in Abbottabad, underlining the importance of this event for the development of youth football in Pakistan.
Meanwhile, the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) will be responsible for managing all logistical aspects of the Pakistan team’s participation in the SAFF U-17 Championship.
This includes overseeing ticketing, flight arrangements, accommodation, and other travel-related miscellaneous expenses for the upcoming tournament.
The support from SAFF ensures that the young athletes can focus entirely on their training without any distractions related to expenses during the tournament.
The upcoming training camp is seen as a critical step in the team’s preparation for the SAFF U-17 Championship, with hopes high for a strong performance on the international stage.
SAFF U-17 Championship is expected to be held from September 18 to September 28 in Bhutan. Seven teams will participate in the tournament with Group A consisting of India, Maldives and Bangladesh while Group B comprising of Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bhutan.
