Shaheens Seek Vengeance: Pakistan Ready to Face Syria in Islamabad

Jinnah Stadium, Islamabad is set to host Syria in the Asia Cup Qualifiers. The Pakistan team is ready for vengeance, where a few new faces will clash with the Arab giants. Abdullah Iqbal will lead the team after the championship triumph.

The game is scheduled for November 18, 2025, where Pakistan will host Syria in the 2nd-leg game. Pakistan has already lost two games against Syria and Myanmar, while the recent games with Afghanistan ended in draws in both legs.

The Pakistan national team will be up to grab vengeance against the Arab side, where Pakistan lost the first-leg game 2-0. This time, valuable additions like Haris Zeb, Faraz Gulzari, and Etzaz Hussain are hyping fans, while the return of Otis Khan also assures a healthy fight from the hosts.

Recent results from the Pakistan vs Afghanistan fixtures were somewhat positive. Pakistan grabbed a disappointing draw at home, where plenty of misses from Otis Khan resulted in shared points.

Similarly, the away game also ended in a point share, where the Afghan side struck first while a world-class finish from Etzaz Hussain brought the Shaheens back into the game. A few decent chances were created, where captain Abdullah struck the goalpost at a crucial moment for Pakistan.

These results are hyping Pakistani fans for a decent match against the Syrian side. And if things go well, we can grab the first win in this campaign. Syria is already at the top of the table with four wins, while Pakistan is at the bottom with two defeats and a draw.

But in the end, the way Head Coach Nolberto is working with the Pakistani players gives hope that the Shaheens will rise high and vengeance will be served.