Pakistan free to contest Asian Cup after FIFA lifts ban

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Pakistan free to contest Asian Cup after FIFA lifts ban

Pakistan are set to rejoin international soccer in time for this month’s Asian Cup qualifiers after FIFA lifted a ban it imposed last month.

On February 6 the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) was hit by a third international suspension in less than eight years after rejecting FIFA’s recommended amendments to its constitution.

At an extraordinary congress in Lahore last week, the PFF unanimously voted to accept the reforms in time to be eligible to contest qualifying for the 2027 Asian Cup.

Pakistan are scheduled to kick off Group E of qualification against Syria on March 25.

“We thank FIFA and the AFC (Asian Football Confederation) for their continued support of Pakistan football and extend our heartfelt congratulations to the Pakistan football community,” the PFF said in a social media post responding to Sunday’s decision.

The AFC had earlier informed Pakistan soccer administrators the ban had to be lifted by March 4 for the men’s national team to be allowed to participate in 2027 Asian Cup qualification.

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