Maidaan in the Spotlight – Global & National Recognition
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July 30, 2024
Pakistan street child football team secures spot in Norway Cup 2024 playoffs
Playing under the name of Muslim Hands FC, Pakistan's U17 street child football team has grabbed a spot in the Norway Cup 2024 playoffs after their third consecutive victory as they defeated Oystese IL Oystese/Norheimsund 3-1 on Tuesday.
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FIFA Highlights Pakistan’s Football Talent
Recognized Pakistan’s Street Child Football Team among the best in the Street Child World Cup.
Meet the football team from Pakistan who won the hearts of crowds in Qatar
In Pakistan, more than 22 million children are out of school, and more than 7.5 million children are on the streets.
Street Child World Cup: Pakistan's team share their experiences
Hundreds of millions of children all over the world live and work on the streets, facing numerous challenges. Those experiences have been shared by the young footballers from Pakistan who are among the teams taking part in the Street Child World Cup in Doha.
Pakistan’s Street Child Football Team and UN Pakistan - Friendly Match
Pakistan’s Street Child Football⚽️ Team took on UN Pakistan in a friendly match on Sunday at the Sports Complex.
From the Streets to the Norway Cup: "They Came with Worn-Out Football Shoes Taped Together"
The Pakistani street football team has sparked enormous enthusiasm. Now, the 17-year-olds are ready for the Norway Cup final.
Pakistan PM promises to promote football after street team’s stellar Norway performance
Pakistan’s street child football team is primarily composed of underprivileged children with limited resources.
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The News
Street child team gears up for Norway Cup
The Norway Cup, the world's largest youth football tournament, is set to kick off on July 25 this year as Pakistan will once again be represented by its Street Child Football Team.
The Universe
Pakistan's Street Child Football Team Trials Underway for 2025 and 2026 Events
Trials for Pakistan's Street Child Football Team are gaining momentum across the country, as the nation gears up to select its team for the upcoming Norway Cup 2025 and Street Child World Cup 2026.
Markhor Times
Pakistan's Street Child Football Team Begins Training for Norway Cup 2025
A three-month training camp for Pakistan's Street Child Football Team is currently underway at the Islamabad Sports Complex, as preparations begin for the Norway Cup 2025
Pro Pakistani
National Street Children Football Team Trials Underway Across Pakistan
The trials for the National Street Children football team for the Norway Cup 2025 are underway and will continue until the first week of March 2025.
Samaa News
Street Child Football trials underway for Norway Cup 2025, World Cup 2026
In the first phase, trials have been successfully conducted in 12 cities of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including Lahore, Faisalabad, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Peshawar, Kohat, and D.I. Khan. A large number of young players participated with great enthusiasm.
Geo Super
Pakistan street child football team trials begin nationwide
Trials for the Pakistan Street Child Football Team are currently underway across the country, with the aim of selecting young talent for the prestigious Norway Cup 2025 and the Street Child World Cup 2026.
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Our Center Midfielders are the engine of the team—controlling possession, creating chances, and dictating the pace of the game. From defensive grit to attacking vision, these players do it all! Great teams are built around great midfielders – and these rising stars are ready to make an impact! 💪
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The Biggest Grassroots Football Camp in Pakistan is Here! 🇵🇰⚽
The Maidaan 2025 Camp has officially kicked off in Wazirabad, bringing together 167 young talents from across Pakistan!
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What If Pakistan Street Child Football Team Players Became Prime Minister/President, or Superheroes?
Imagine a world where the inspiring players of the Pakistan Street Child Football Team become leaders or superheroes! 🚀⚽
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