Pakistan Football Federation Appoints Nolberto Solano Head Coach

Nolberto Solano, the former Peruvian international and Newcastle United legend, has been appointed as head coach of Pakistan’s senior and under-23 football teams, succeeding Stephen Constantine. This appointment marks a significant step by the newly-elected Pakistan Football Federation under President Mohsen Gilani to uplift the national teams with experienced international leadership. Solano brings extensive coaching experience, including assisting Peru’s national team to qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup and managing youth and club teams in Peru, Sweden, and England. His first major tasks will be leading Pakistan in the AFC Under-23 qualifiers and the 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers. Alongside Solano, Jorge Castañeira, a renowned fitness and performance coach, has been appointed as associate fitness coach to enhance the team’s conditioning and professionalism. Despite some dissent within the PFF Executive Committee, these appointments reflect Pakistan’s ambition to raise football standards and develop a competitive international presence.