The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) has unveiled a 35‑player preliminary squad for the upcoming SAFF U‑17 Championship, marking the first step toward finalizing the Green Shirts’ roster for the regional competition.
Announced on Friday, the list features a mix of emerging talents from across the country, reflecting the federation’s efforts to strengthen youth‑football pathways. Players will undergo training camps and assessment sessions before the final squad is trimmed for the championship.
The 2025 SAFF U‑17 Championship will be the 10th edition of the tournament. Pakistan have been placed in Group B alongside defending champions India, Bhutan, and the Maldives. After falling in the semi‑finals last year, this squad will hope to bring a second title to the country in its sixth appearance.
Pakistan’s Preliminary Squad for SAFF U-17 Championship:
| Khalil Jibran | Adil Ali Khan | Waheed Aslam | Ali Khan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nadeem Hussain | Muhammad Alam | Muhammad Masood | Muhammad Zubair |
| Sumra Maher Ahmed | Mustafa Israr | Muhammad Awais | Farhad Ullah |
| Azizullah | S.M. Abbis Raza | Shahid Anjum | Zulqarnain |
| Haroon Rasheed | Saad Tiwana | Abdul Samad | Hamza Yasir |
| S. Shahrum | Burhan Tareen | Muhammad Talha | Abdul Rehman |
| Hasnain Wali Raza | Samar Razzaq | Shahzaib Nawaz | Muhammad Abdullah |
| Muzammil Ahmed | M. Abdullah Iram | Abdullah Hussain | Mansoor Ahmad |
| Muhammad Awais | Ibrahim Asif | Muhammad Essa |
The preliminary pool underscores the federation’s intent to build on recent grassroots initiatives. With football gaining renewed attention in Pakistan following the PFF’s new programs, the championship is seen as a key opportunity for the young side to test itself against South Asia’s best.
Pakistan will aim to make a strong impact, with the selected players not only competing for places in the final squad but also staking their claims for future call‑ups at U‑20 and senior levels.
The final squad announcement is expected in the coming weeks after a rigorous training camp.