Pakistan beat Afghanistan 2-0 in the Diamond Jubilee International Football Tournament final in Male on Wednesday. The win gave Pakistan their first senior men’s international final triumph since 1991 and first standalone title since 1952.
PM congratulates Pakistan football team on winning Diamond Jubilee Int’l Football Tournament
ISLAMABAD, June 11 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Pakistan football team, coaches, and management on becoming champions on winning the final of the 2026 Diamond Jubilee International Football Tournament.
Pakistan beat Afghanistan 2-0 in the Diamond Jubilee International Football Tournament final in Male on Wednesday. The win gave Pakistan their first senior men’s international final triumph since 1991 and first standalone title since 1952.
In a statement, the prime minister said that the historic victory was a matter of pride for the entire nation as the team had elevated the country’s stature on the global stage through its spectacular performance, determination, and teamwork.
He emphasized that this win marks the first official international football tournament title in Pakistan’s history, serving as a significant milestone for the promotion of national sports and young athletes.
Prime Minister Shehbaz expressed hope that the national football team would continue to secure further victories with the same passion and hard work in the future, bringing pride to the nation.
