Pak arrive in Kuwait for AFC Asian Cup qualifier against Afghanistan

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The Pakistan national football team arrived in Kuwait to face Afghanistan in the away leg of their AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifier ^[1], as the side looks to secure their first victory of the campaign under head coach Nolberto Solano.

The squad flew from Islamabad on a private airline to Ardiya and will take on Afghanistan on October 14 at the Ali Sabah Al-Salem Stadium in Ardiya, with kickoff scheduled for 8:00 pm Pakistan time. Both teams are part of Group E, which also includes Myanmar and Syria.

Pakistan come into the match after earning a goalless draw against Afghanistan in Islamabad last week, a result that ended an eight-match losing streak. In front of over 7,000 spectators at Jinnah Stadium, Otis Khan missed a crucial second-half penalty that could have secured Pakistan’s first win in the qualifiers.

Earlier in the campaign, Pakistan suffered defeats against Syria and Myanmar, losing 2-0 and 1-0 respectively. Despite a challenging start, the team showed defensive resilience in their last outing, offering signs of improvement under Solano’s guidance.

With confidence restored and a point on the board, Pakistan will aim to build momentum in Kuwait as they continue their bid to qualify for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia.