” Pakistan Street Child Football team touches down in Norway ” | Express News Pro

OSLO: The Pakistan national street child football team has arrived in Oslo, Norway, to compete in the Norway Cup on Saturday.

According to reports, the team was “greeted warmly” by the Pakistani community in Norway, who have shown strong support for the players.

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Previously, the team achieved runner-up status at the 2023 Street Child Football World Cup in Qatar. They are now preparing for their first match against Norway’s Astor Club.

The game is scheduled for Sunday. It marks the beginning of Pakistan national street child football team’s campaign in this year’s tournament. The squad is currently in intense practice sessions to improve their performance and strategy.

The roster features several key players across different positions.

In the forward positions, the team includes Tofail Shinwari, Faisal, Shamir Ali, and Saud. These players will be important in driving the attack and creating scoring opportunities.

The midfield is composed of Abdul Wahab, Muhammad Ali, Ali Asif, and Ahmed Raza. Their role will be vital in linking defense and attack, as well as controlling the pace and flow of the game.

The defensive line includes Muhammad Adeel, Abid Ali, Obaidullah, and Asad Nasir. These players are tasked with protecting the goal and countering the opposition’s attacks.

The goalkeeping duties will be handled by Abdullah and Sahil. Their performance will be key to safeguarding the team’s net and ensuring a strong defensive presence.

Training sessions focused on both offensive and defensive techniques as the team prepared for the upcoming match. The Pakistan street child football team has a history of strong performances in the Norway Cup, having secured second place in 2015 and third place in 2016.

The Norway Cup is held annually in Oslo, Norway. It is the world’s largest youth football tournament. The tournament started in 1972, and features teams from ages 10 to 19. It typically sees between 1,400 and 1,700 teams each year from 50 to 60 countries.

The tournament was canceled in 1976 due to scheduling issues and again in 2020 and 2021 because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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The Norway Cup is organised by Bækkelagets Sportsklub each year. The first women’s tournament took place in 1972.

The tournament has been a stepping stone for many professional footballers, including Erik Mykland, John Carew, Ole Gunnar Solskjær, and Steffen Iversen.