The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) has announced a 23-member national Under-17 squad to compete in the AFC U-17 Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers. The tournament is scheduled to take place in Laos from November 8 to 20.

According to a press release, the selected players represent the best talent showcased at the recently concluded PFF National U-17 Football Championship 2026. During that championship, young footballers from across the country competed for the opportunity to represent Pakistan at the international level.

The PFF stated that the championship provided a competitive, merit-based pathway to the national team, where standout performers earned their places in the final squad. The federation noted that the selection reflects a commitment to strengthening the youth football pathway and creating opportunities for emerging talent to progress to the international stage.

Head Coach Mohammad Habib will lead the young Shaheens in Group D. In the qualifying competition, Pakistan will face Iran, Jordan, the hosts Laos, and Sri Lanka.

The final squad is composed of three goalkeepers, eight defenders, seven midfielders, and five forwards:

Goalkeepers: Samar Razzaq, Wali Ullah and Ahsan Ullah.

Defenders: Nadeem Hussain, Hamza Khan, Muhammad Hammad, Syed Manzar Shah, Mubashir Shah, Muhammad Awais, Hasnain Ali and Mohsin Amin.

Midfielders: Abdul Sammad, Arsalan Fareedi, Muhammad Khalil Ullah, Muhammad Irmad Sarwar, Muhammad Anees, Bari Dad and Essa Khan.

Forwards: Muhammad Raffy, Muhammad Moosa, Muhammad Shahzad, Hazrat Abbas and Haris Khan.

The young Shaheens will now look to translate their domestic performances onto the continental stage as they compete for a place in the AFC U-17 Asian Cup 2027.