Thursday, August 02, 2007
Soccer thriving in Pakistan
Members of Pakistan's football federation put 100 hopeful players through their paces in Rotherham, England this week with a view to choosing a lucky few to go to Pakistan on long-term sponsorships.
Football has to play second fiddle in Pakistan to more established sports like cricket and hockey.
But Naveed Haider Khan, from the country's football federation, says it is beginning to thrive.
A national professional league has just been set up in Pakistan, with a coaching academy based in the city of Lahore.
Football has to play second fiddle in Pakistan to more established sports like cricket and hockey.
But Naveed Haider Khan, from the country's football federation, says it is beginning to thrive.
A national professional league has just been set up in Pakistan, with a coaching academy based in the city of Lahore.