Football for Schools Programme Targets 3 Million Students Across Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, 11 September 2026 (Kamran Raja): The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) has formally launched the FIFA Football for Schools programme in Pakistan, targeting three million students across 3,000 public schools as part of an ambitious initiative to expand grassroots participation and build a stronger football culture nationwide. More than 50 master trainers have completed training under FIFA instructors led by Antonio Buenano Sanchez, Senior Football for Schools Manager at FIFA. Speaking at the launch event, PFF President Syed Mohsen Gilani described the initiative as a historic development for Pakistan football and said grassroots development would remain central to the Federation’s strategy. He said the target of reaching three million students was a conservative estima...





