The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) has unveiled its 23-member squad for the upcoming SAFF U-17 Championship 2025, set to take place in Sri Lanka from September 15 to 27. The squad was finalized by Head Coach Syed Nasir Ismail, who will be leading the young Green Shirts into a challenging Group B campaign.
The selected goalkeepers are Samar Razzaq, Khalil Jibran, and Adil Ali Khan. Defenders include Nadeem Hussain, Muhammad Alam, Muhammad Masood, Muhammad Zubair, Shahid Anjum, Aabiss Raza, and Azizullah. The midfield will be commanded by Mustafa Israr, Abdul Samad, Ibrahim Asif, Muhammad Talha, Haroon Rasheed, Muhammad Essa, and Saad Tiwana. The forward line features Muhammad Abdullah, Mansoor Ahmed, Hasnain Wali Raza, Muhammad Owais, Hamza Yasir, and Syed Shahram.
Pakistan has been drawn in Group B alongside India, Maldives, and Bhutan. The team will open its campaign against Bhutan on September 16, face Maldives on September 19, and wrap up the group stage with a high-voltage clash against India on September 22.
With the young squad eager to make its mark on the regional stage, expectations will be high as Pakistan looks to progress deep into the tournament.