Pakistan announces 27-man preliminary squad for the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers

The national team will participate in a tournament for the first time after the lifting of the FIFA ban.

As Pakistan prepares for the final round of qualifiers for the AFC Asian Cup 2027, the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) has announced its preliminary 27-man squad for the crucial stage. The Green Shirts, under Stephen Constantine, will be looking to make history by securing a spot in the prestigious continental tournament, which will be hosted by Saudi Arabia in 2027.

The squad features a blend of youth and experienced players, emphasising defensive solidity, midfield creativity, and attacking firepower. The Green Shirts must perform best to qualify for the Asian Cup. The selected players by Constantine will play a key role in his journey to win a prestigious tournament.

Stephen Constantine has good goalkeeping options

As Pakistan prepares for the final round of qualifiers for the AFC Asian Cup 2027, the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) has announced its preliminary 27-man squad for the crucial stage. The Green Shirts, under Stephen Constantine, will be looking to make history by securing a spot in the prestigious continental tournament, which will be hosted by Saudi Arabia in 2027.

The squad features a blend of youth and experienced players, emphasizing defensive solidity, midfield creativity, and attacking firepower. The Green Shirts must perform best to qualify for the Asian Cup. The selected players by Constantine will play a key role in his journey to win a prestigious tournament.

A solid defense will be key for Pakistan’s chances

The defensive lineup is a mix of youth and experienced players full of talent, with Abdul Rehman, Abdullah Iqbal, Easah Suliman, Haseeb Ahmed Khan, Junaid Ahmed Shah, Mamoon Moosa Khan, Mohammad Fazal, and Waqar Ihtisam forming the backline.

Their role will be critical in keeping opposition attacks at bay and converting set-piece chances into goals in the opposition box. With defenders like Easah Suliman, who has experience playing in Europe, Pakistan will seek to organize a solid defensive unit.

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The midfield options will give Constantine a lot of confidence

The midfielders will be key for the Green Shirts in controlling the tempo of games, and the team boasts a talented set of midfielders, including Alamgir Ali Khan Ghazi, Ali Uzair Mahmood, Ali Zafar, Muhammad Umar Hayat, Rahis Nabi, Toqeer Ul Hassan, Umair Ali, and Moin Ahmed.

With a mix of creative playmakers and hardworking central midfielders, Pakistan will aim to retain possession and create goal-scoring opportunities at the right moments. Rahis Nabi will be a player to watch, given his ability to contribute defensively and offensively to his team.

Attackers will be key for Pakistan’s chances

Pakistan’s attack will deliver the goals needed to push Pakistan towards qualification. Players like Harun Hamid and Mckeal Aroon Abdullah must step up and provide attacking threats against tough opposition in the tournament.

Pakistan faces a challenging path in the final round of the AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers, with teams like Syria, Myanmar, and Afghanistan in Group E. However, the squad announcement reflects a well-balanced team with a mix of youth and experience, defensive solidity, and attacking talent.

Fans will be eager to see how this squad performs in the upcoming matches, with Myanmar and Afghanistan set to be tricky opponents and Syria set to be the most formidable opponent in the Group.

Pakistan’s Preliminary Squad for AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers

Goalkeepers: Abdul Basit, Adam Najeeb, Yousaf Ijaz Butt, Saqib Hanif

Defenders: Abdul Rehman, Abdullah Iqbal, Easah Suliman, Haseeb Ahmed Khan, Junaid Ahmed Shah, Mamoon Moosa Khan, Mohammad Fazal, Waqar Ihtisam

Midfielders: Alamgir Ali Khan Ghazi, Ali Uzair Mahmood, Ali Zafar, Muhammad Umar Hayat, Rahis Nabi, Toqeer Ul Hassan, Umair Ali, Moin Ahmed

Forwards: Fareedullah, Harun Hamid, Imran Shahid Kayani, Mckeal Aroon Abdullah, Abdul Samad Shahzad, Shayak Dost, M. Adeel Younas

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