Lyari Academy to compete in Norway

The young players of Lyari Academy pose for a picture during their preparations for debut at Norway Cup. Photo courtesy: PFL

The Pakistan Football League (PFL) has stepped forward to support Liyari Football Academy (LFA) as it prepares for its historic debut at the Norway Cup — the world's largest youth football tournament — set to begin on July 26 in Oslo.

Recognizing the significance of this milestone, PFL has formally written to the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Pakistan, requesting expedited visa facilitation for the Academy's young athletes. The League emphasized the importance of enabling these players to proudly represent Pakistan on the global stage, marking the nation's first-ever participation in the prestigious tournament.

This gesture is not an isolated act — it reflects PFL's longstanding engagement with Lyari's football community. In 2024, PFL's international delegation, led by global ambassador Michael Owen and accompanied by Chairman Pakistan People's Party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, visited Liyari's iconic Kakri Ground to witness a spirited exhibition match. The visit coincided with the inauguration of the newly rehabilitated Kakri Sports Complex and underscored PFL's recognition of Liyari as a cradle of football talent in Pakistan.

To encourage the LFA's aspiring and extremely talented pool of young players, Chairman, PFL, Farhan Ahmed, during his recent visit to the Liyari Football Academy, met with the young athletes preparing for their journey to the Norway Cup. Taking time to speak with the extremely talented players, he praised their discipline, talent and unwavering spirit.

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