40-45 fake football clubs registered through PFF in Balochistan

Allegations have emerged regarding the registration of 40-45 fake football clubs in Balochistan through the PFF FIFA Connect program, raising doubts about the upcoming PFF elections. The PFF Normalization Committee suggests that affected clubs should file cases in the Appeal or Disciplinary Committee to address this issue. Football clubs in Pakistan, registered on the Football Connect Program Website, have the option to file cases against fake clubs through the Disciplinary Committee.

While clubs registering through the Football Connect program were required to submit bank account details, government restrictions hindered some clubs in Balochistan from doing so. Haji Saeed, a football stakeholder, reported fake clubs to the NC, expressing concerns that these clubs might influence the elections and vanish afterward. Saeed supports new club registrations but opposes granting voting rights to them, fearing potential election manipulation.

The scrutiny of clubs in 110 out of 143 districts has been completed, with the remaining districts set to undergo scrutiny after the general elections, and district football elections will take place within 15 days. The PFF elections, directed by FIFA, must be conducted by March 15, following the constitution of 2014. FIFA’s suspension of funds to PFF since May 11, 2023, adds urgency to the election proceedings.

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