PFF appoints Jan Muhammad as Karachi Scrutiny Coordinator

LAHORE, May 31 (APP)- The Scrutiny of football clubs of five Zones of District Karachi will be held at various grounds from June 1-5. The PFF Scrutiny committee has appointed former Karachi Port Trust (KPT)’s Sports officer and Head coach of Mauripur Baloch FC during Salma Begum Soccer Series, Jan Muhammad to scrutinize the clubs of Karachi as Karachi Football Clubs Scrutiny Coordinator.

All the clubs who have submitted the Club Information and Data Performa to PPF through Sindh Football Association (SFA) are advised to attend the five-day Scrutiny Process with all their official/players and relevant documents as per schedule.

Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) Vice President Syed Khadim Ali Shah said the main purpose of the scrutiny was to eliminate the bogus clubs. PFF is conducting Scrutiny of clubs under the directives of PFF’s President Makhdoom Syed Faisal Saleh Hayat, in order to keep alive active clubs in the PFF files and to improve Club culture in the football of Pakistan.

“ All the process of the Scrutiny would be based on merit and coaches working under AFC AID 27 Scheme and other qualified are being appointed to supervise it across the country”, said Khadim Shah who is also SVP of South Asian Football Federation (SAFF).

Jan Muhammad, Match Commissioner during Pakistan Premier Leagues and Super Football League, thanked Faisal Saleh Hayat for reposing confidence on him to act as scrutiny Coordinator of the sports-loving District comprised of lots of clubs and footballers, and the area that produced numerous internationals to various Pakistani teams.

He said the work of PFF chief since 2003 is praiseworthy and his efforts will take Pakistan to new height in this game. His tenure from 2003-2010 will be written in Golden years in entire 63-year history of national soccer body.

Pakistan to play series against South Africa from Oct 27

KARACHI: Pakistan will play one T20, five One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and two Test matches during a month-long series against South Africa in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in October/November this year.A spokesman of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said on Monday that the series would be played from October 25 to November 25 at the Dubai Sports City Ground, in Dubai and the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

Pakistan home series is being played in UAE because South Africa is not touring this country because security fears.

Commenting on the series PCB Chairman Ijaz Butt said “I am very grateful to Dr. Mtutuzeli Nyoka and Gerald Majola for their understanding of our position and supporting us to make this even possible”.

“PCB and Cricket South Africa have worked hard to bring this event and we are very excited to be returning to the world class facilities in the UAE and look forward to a tough contest between the two sides,” he said.
Cricket South Africa (CSA) CEO Gerald Majola in his comments said “The Proteas always enjoy playing Pakistan, and CSA was glad to assist PCB and ensure this tour happened.

“We are especially delighted that the fans will get to see top flight cricket between these two teams.” he said.

Following is the schedule of the tour:

Oct. 25: Teams Arrival
Oct. 27 T20 International at Abu Dhabi
Oct. 29 1st ODI at Abu Dhabi
Oct. 31 2nd ODI at Abu Dhabi
Nov. 2 3rd ODI at Dubai
Nov. 5 4th ODI at Dubai
Nov. 8 5th ODI at Dubai
Nov.12-16 1st Test Match at Dubai
Nov.20-24 2nd Test Match at Abu Dhabi
Nov.25 team departure