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Newcastle United Legend Nolberto Solano Named as Pakistan Coach
PAKISTAN, JUL 21 – Nolberto Solano brings international experience and a FIFA Pro License to modernize Pakistan's football, aiming to boost competitiveness after a seven-year official match win, PFF said.
- The Pakistan Football Federation has officially appointed Nolberto Solano as head coach, with the agreement expected to be signed later this week, approved by the PFF Executive Committee with seven votes in favor.
- Under President Syed Mohsen Gilani, the contracts include a mandate to modernize training and improve competitiveness, marking Pakistan's first major signing under his leadership amid growing regional interest.
- Both coaches, Castañeira and Solano, have over three decades of experience and agreed to one-year contracts, according to sources.
- Six committee members opposed the decision, fan excitement remains high, and immediate focus is on upcoming AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualifiers.
- He will oversee Pakistan’s 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifying campaign, including a double-header against Afghanistan in October, with all tasks starting in September.
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'Nobby' Solano appointed Pak coach
Pakistan's embattled football federation has appointed former Newcastle United cult hero Nolberto 'Nobby' Solano as coach of their national teams to try to improve their dreadful record of never qualifying for a major tournament. Solano, 50, who also played for Aston Villa and West Ham United in the English Premier League before retiring in 2012, was an assistant coach for his country Peru when they qualified for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. "W…
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Daily Lead PakistanPakistan football team gets new head, assistant coaches
KARACHI: The Pakistan Football Federation has taken a major step forward by announcing the appointment of Nolberto Solano as the new head coach and Jorge Castañeira as assistant coach for Pakistan's senior and under-23 national...
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