(Sports Correspondent: Imran Sohail)
Pakistan Football Federation Delegation Visits AFC Headquarters to Strengthen Collaboration
A high-level delegation from the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF), led by President Syed Mohsen Gilani, recently visited the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) headquarters in Kuala Lumpur to discuss initiatives aimed at strengthening football infrastructure and fostering long-term collaboration with the AFC.
The delegation, which included Vice President Zaka Ullah, Acting General Secretary Muhammad Shahid Niaz Khokhar, and Director of International Relations & Development Omair Ullah Khan, engaged in discussions with senior AFC officials about football development in Pakistan.
The AFC delegation was led by General Secretary Datuk Seri Windsor John and included key figures such as Deputy General Secretary Shin Man Gil, Director of Finance, HR & IT B. Chandra Mohan, Director of Legal Affairs Andrew Mercer, Director of Commercial Affairs Andrew Rogers, Head of Football Development Jose Marcelino Z. Carpio, and Senior Manager of the South Asia Unit, MA Division Sonam Jigmi.
The presence of these senior AFC officials highlighted the significance of the meeting, which focused on various aspects of football development, including governance, technical progress, and future collaboration.
During the meeting, PFF President Syed Mohsen Gilani expressed gratitude to the AFC for its ongoing support, stating, “This visit reflects the continued commitment of the AFC, under the leadership of His Highness Shaikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa, to advancing football in Pakistan.”
Gilani further added, “We deeply appreciate the guidance and leadership of AFC General Secretary Datuk Seri Windsor John, whose direction has been pivotal to the successful operation of the PFF administration.”