PUNJAB HARAPPA CROWNED NATIONAL UNDER-17 CHAMPIONS

Punjab Harappa Crowned National Under-17 Champions

Islamabad: Punjab Harappa clinched the PFF National Under-17 Championship 2026, defeating Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Himalayas in the final on a penalty shootout. The winning team was awarded prize money of Rs10 million?

The final, played at Jinnah Stadium, ended in a 1-1 draw before Punjab Harappa secured victory in the penalty shootout. Haris Khan scored for KP Himalayas, while Hasnain Ali netted the goal for Punjab Harappa.

In the third-place playoff, Sindh Indus defeated Balochistan Hingol 6-1.

The championship was organized under the leadership of Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) President Syed Mohsin Gilani to identify emerging young talent and prepare the team for the AFC Under-17 Qualifiers 2027. The initiative has reportedly received appreciation from FIFA and international football leadership.

By Ali Hassan