Pakistan’s Under-17 football team kicked off their 2026 AFC U-17 Asian Cup Qualifiers campaign with a dominant performance, signaling their intent to make a mark on the continental stage.
In the opening match held in Bishkek, Pakistan secured a 3-1 victory over Cambodia, delivering a confident and commanding performance.
Pakistan U17 start their campaign with a strong 3–1 victory! Full time! pic.twitter.com/btFHYEdSyp
— Pakistan Football Federation (@TheRealPFF) November 22, 2025
The first half saw both teams level at 1-1, but Pakistan surged ahead in the second half, scoring two more goals to seal a well-deserved win.
Hamza Yasir with the inch-perfect delivery… Abdul Samad rises and powers the header home! GOALLLL! 🔥🇵🇰
Pakistan 2 – 1 Cambodia pic.twitter.com/4FFHmB6qBE
— Pakistan Football Federation (@TheRealPFF) November 22, 2025
Goals for Pakistan were scored by Muhammad Abdullah, Abdul Samad, and Hamza Yasir, each contributing one strike.
Samad creates it, Abdullah buries it.
1-1 🇵🇰🇰🇭 pic.twitter.com/wUMDvP81Z7
— Pakistan Football Federation (@TheRealPFF) November 22, 2025
Looking ahead, Pakistan will face hosts Kyrgyzstan in their second group match on 24 November, aiming to maintain their winning momentum in the qualifiers.
