The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) has announced its squad for the SAFF U17 Championship 2025, which will take place in Sri Lanka from September 15 to 27.
Head coach Syed Nasir Ismail has finalized the 23-member lineup that will represent the country in South Asia’s premier annual youth football tournament.
Placed in Group B, Pakistan will kick off its campaign against Bhutan on September 16, followed by a clash with the Maldives on September 19, before rounding off the group stage with a highly anticipated encounter against arch-rivals and defending champions India on September 22.
Group A includes hosts Sri Lanka, along with Nepal and Bangladesh. The top two teams from each group will qualify for the semi-finals.
Pakistan Squad for SAFF U17 Championship:
The squad features a balanced mix of promising talent across all positions:
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | Samar Razzaq, Khalil Jibran, Adil Ali Khan |
| Defenders | Nadeem Hussain, Muhammad Alam, Muhammad Masood, Muhammad Zubair, Shahid Anjum, Aabiss Raza, Azizullah |
| Midfielders | Mustafa Israr, Abdul Samad, Ibrahim Asif, Muhammad Talha, Haroon Rasheed, Muhammad Essa, Saad Tiwana |
| Forwards | Muhammad Abdullah, Mansoor Ahmed, Hasnain Wali Raza, Muhammad Owais, Hamza Yasir, Syed Shahram |
The tournament provides an important platform for Pakistan’s young footballers to showcase their skills on the regional stage. With youth development being a key challenge for Pakistan football, this squad will be under the spotlight as they test themselves against familiar South Asian opponents.
Fans will particularly keep a close eye on the India fixture, which traditionally attracts high intensity and competitive spirit, regardless of the age level.
With the squad announced, Pakistan will aim to go further than their semi-final appearance last time around and make a strong statement in the tournament.
