ISLAMABAD – For the first time in history, Pakistan junior football teamwill take part in Mini football World Cup being played in Lisbon, Portugalfrom 23rd of this month.
In an interview Senior Vice President, International Soccer Federation ShahZaib Trunkwala said it is an opportunity in our football history that ourteam will take part in a Mini World Cup.
He said International Soccer Federation praised our efforts for the causeof football in Pakistan and assured its all-out support for thepopularization of shorter version of football in the country.
The Vice President said with our resolute efforts, ISF agreed ourparticipation in the mega event which will be a big step forward to takethis exciting version of the game to new heights in our country where youthhas the passion to take up football as a sport.
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World top 32 teams will be showcasing their talent in the event in whichPakistan has been placed in Group B along with Spain, Russia and Moldova.
He said a special training programme has also been planned for the MiniWorld Cup and focus will be laid on enhancing players’ fitness and skillsunder qualified coaches.
