{"id":441093,"date":"2024-11-02T08:34:43","date_gmt":"2024-11-02T03:34:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=441093"},"modified":"2024-11-02T08:34:43","modified_gmt":"2024-11-02T03:34:43","slug":"pff-nc-announces-completion-of-stephen-constantines-contract","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/pff-nc-announces-completion-of-stephen-constantines-contract\/","title":{"rendered":"PFF NC announces completion of Stephen Constantine\u2019s contract"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> ISLAMABAD<br \/>\nThe Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) Normalization Committee (NC) has announced the completion of its contract with Stephen Constantine, head coach of the Pakistan men\u2019s football team.<br \/>\nAppointed by the Haroon Malik-led PFF NC as head coach in September 2023, Constantine guided Pakistan to a historic achievement with its first-ever victory in the first round of the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers, securing a 1-0 win over Cambodia at Islamabad\u2019s Jinnah Stadium, said a press release.<br \/>\nIn his message, Constantine said, \u201cI want to express my heartfelt gratitude to the PFF NC for entrusting me with the incredible opportunity to lead the Pakistan national team through some of its most historic achievements. The unforgettable scenes at Jinnah Sports Stadium on October 17, 2023 when our 1-0 victory over Cambodia secured Pakistan\u2019s first-ever qualification for the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers will forever be etched in memory.\u201d<br \/>\nReflecting on the journey, he said, \u201cTo my staff every individual on and off the pitch you were phenomenal.<br \/>\nFew will ever truly understand the level of commitment and sacrifice you poured into this journey. Your dedication was invaluable to our mission, and it was an honor to lead alongside you. Thank you for everything you did for me, the team, and the country.\u201d<br \/>\n\u201cTo the people of Pakistan the fans, and everyone who cares deeply about football it has been a privilege to lead the Shaheens over the past year. Your support from beginning to end has meant everything to us, and I am grateful to each of you.<br \/>\nTo the players you achieved something unparalleled for Pakistan Football, and you did it with heart and style. You made history, and you reignited hope for 250 million people who believe in Pakistan Football once more.\u201d<br \/>\nHaroon Malik said the football community will forever remember his World Cup qualifier match victory. His invaluable contributions to Pakistani football left an indelible mark in history, he said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) Normalization Committee (NC) has announced the completion of its contract with Stephen Constantine, head coach of the Pakistan men\u2019s football team. 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