Islamabad (Syed Javed Hassan Shah): In a powerful demonstration of its grassroots commitment, the Pakistan Football League (PFL) has stepped forward to support Liyari Football Academy (LFA) as it prepares for its historic debut at the Norway Cup\u2014the world\u2019s largest youth football tournament\u2014set to begin on July 26 in Oslo.
Recognizing the significance of this milestone, PFL has formally written to the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Pakistan, requesting expedited visa facilitation for the Academy\u2019s young athletes. The League emphasized the importance of enabling these players to proudly represent Pakistan on the global stage, marking the nation\u2019s first-ever participation in the prestigious tournament.
This gesture is not an isolated act\u2014it reflects PFL\u2019s longstanding engagement with Lyari\u2019s football community. In 2024, PFL\u2019s international delegation, led by global ambassador Michael Owen and accompanied by Chairman Pakistan People\u2019s Party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, visited Liyari\u2019s iconic Kakri Ground to witness a spirited exhibition match. The visit coincided with the inauguration of the newly rehabilitated Kakri Sports Complex and underscored PFL\u2019s recognition of Liyari as a cradle of football talent in Pakistan.
To encourage the LFA\u2019s aspiring and extremely talented pool of young players, Chairman, PFL, Farhan Ahmed, during his recent visit to the Liyari Football Academy, met with the young athletes preparing for their journey to the Norway Cup. Taking time to speak with the extremely talented players, he praised their discipline, talent and unwavering spirit \u2013 Hallmark of Liyari\u2019s proud football legacy.
While extending his gratitude and thankfulness to the Chief Minister of Sindh and Minister of Sports Government of Sindh for providing the financial assistance for LFA, Chairman PFL encouraged the players to embrace this global opportunity with confidence saying, \u201cYou carry not just your dreams, but the hopes of the Nation. Play with Pride, Play for Pakistan.\u201d
This heartfelt interaction served as a powerful morale boost for the team, reinforcing PFL\u2019s commitment towards uplifting grassroot talent and spotlighting Liyari as a beacon of football excellence.
It is pertinent to mention here that the first-hand passion, discipline, and raw talent that thrives amongst the streets and grounds of Liyari is unprecedented, and it is high-time that these richly talented pool of youngsters thriving to showcase their skillsets on the local and global fronts of the soccer field, shall be provided with competitive opportunities alongside the basic facilities which they require in their urge to represent Pakistan on the global stage.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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