LAHORE – For the first time in Pakistan football history, a woman manager has been appointed to a men’s team.
The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) has appointed Arooj Sohail Butt as the manager of Pakistan’s Under-17 football team.
Arooj Sohail Butt is currently working with PFF as a Safeguarding Officer and is certified by both FIFA and AFC as a Safeguarding Officer.
PFF has taken this step under FIFA’s policy of providing equal opportunities to everyone.
It is worth noting that Pakistan’s Under-17 football team will participate in this year’s SAFF Championship and Asian Qualifiers.