(Sports Correspondent: Imran Sohail)
Pakistan’s Better Future Football Team Wins Norway Cup 2025 in Historic Victory
Oslo, Norway – August 2, 2025: In a proud moment for Pakistani football, Better Future Pakistan clinched the Norway Cup 2025 Boys Under-15 title with a dominant 2-0 victory over Norway’s FK Gjøvik-Lyn in Saturday’s grand final.
This landmark win is being hailed as one of the most impressive campaigns in the tournament’s history. The young Pakistani team completed their run with an unbeaten streak of nine matches, scoring 38 goals and conceding just five—a testament to their incredible balance of attack and defense.
Flawless Performance on the Global Stage
Playing in front of an enthusiastic crowd in Oslo, Better Future Pakistan showcased impressive maturity and confidence. The team netted two decisive goals in the final and maintained full control of the match, displaying the same attacking prowess and tactical discipline that defined their tournament journey.
Their road to the final included:
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Group Stage:
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vs. Stabæk Fotball 2 – 8-0
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vs. Bergen Nord – 3-0
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vs. Krokelvdalen IL 2 – 5-0
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Knockout Rounds:
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Round of 32: vs. Levanger FK – 4-0
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Round of 16: vs. Skeid – 4-2
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Quarterfinal: vs. Greåker IF – 4-2
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Semifinal: vs. Gjelleråsen – 4-1
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Second in Scoring, First in Fair Play
Better Future Pakistan finished as the second-highest scoring team of the tournament, with 38 goals. More impressively, they received 16 fair play green cards, underlining their sportsmanship and disciplined approach on the field.
A New Era for Pakistani Youth Football
This remarkable win brings international attention to the Better Future Foundation, a grassroots initiative committed to empowering underprivileged youth in Pakistan through football. The foundation’s Oslo-based team has participated in the Norway Cup in previous years, but this is their most successful campaign to date.
The victory is expected to ignite new hope for the development of structured youth football in Pakistan—a country where professional infrastructure is still limited. Many are now looking to this young squad as potential future stars of Pakistan’s national football team.
Looking Ahead
The success of Better Future Pakistan at the Norway Cup 2025 could serve as a turning point for the sport in Pakistan. With the right investment, coaching, and institutional support, these talented youngsters could lead the country to greater achievements on the global football stage.
