The Pakistan Football Federation has announced the commencement of the national football training camp to prepare for upcoming international commitments, including the SAFF Cup and World Cup Qualifiers.

The camp will start on Thursday and will include 36 players from various positions, including fresh faces and previously excluded players.

The training will take place at the City School Lahore, serving as the main training center for the national team.

Head coach Shehzad Anwar expressed his goal of building a robust team by grooming this group of players for major events.

The coaching staff includes eight members who will be responsible for preparing the five goalkeepers, 16 defenders, ten midfielders, and five forwards.

The camp’s strength will be reduced after a few weeks of training, and there is a possibility to pause the camp during Ramadan.

Moreover, the Pakistan Football Federation is planning to leverage different options to help the team prepare well for major assignments this year, including SAFF Cup and World Cup Qualifiers.