(Sports Correspondent: Imran Sohail)
Pakistan’s Foreign Football Coach Awaits Four Months of Unpaid Salary
October 29, 2025
Pakistan’s football woes continue to mount as reports reveal that national head coach Nolberto Solano has not received his salary for the past four months. The issue underscores the financial difficulties currently facing the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF).
Salary Delays and Administrative Challenges
According to reliable sources, Solano — who took charge of the national team in July 2025 — has been fulfilling his coaching duties without pay since his appointment. The former Peruvian international and ex-Newcastle United midfielder has remained committed to developing the national squad despite the ongoing payment delays.
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These financial issues highlight the wider administrative instability within Pakistan’s football setup, which has long been affected by funding shortages and governance disputes. The PFF, in earlier statements, attributed such delays to the continued freezing of its official bank accounts, resulting in disruptions to staff and player payments.
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Commitment Amid Challenges
Despite the financial uncertainty, Solano has led both the U23 squad in the 2026 AFC U-23 Asian Cup Qualifiers and the senior national team in the 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers against Afghanistan. While Pakistan did not secure victories, the team showed visible improvements in discipline, tactical structure, and match awareness under his guidance.
The PFF has yet to issue an official comment on the current situation. However, insiders suggest that the delay in payments is one of several challenges the federation faces as it works to rebuild its operational capacity.
Reputation and Future Outlook
Such incidents risk further damaging Pakistan’s international football reputation. For a nation still striving to establish a stable football ecosystem, ensuring financial consistency and professional accountability is essential.
Coach Nolberto Solano, who has often expressed optimism about Pakistan’s football potential, remains hopeful that the matter will be resolved soon. The PFF’s response in the coming days will not only determine his future but also reflect whether Pakistan football is ready to address its long-standing management challenges and move toward stability.
