ISLAMABAD, DEC 2 /DNA/ – The Pakistan national hockey team is set to depart for Santiago, Argentina tonight to compete in the opening phase of the Pro League 2025. The first leg of the tournament will be held from December 9 to 14, where Pakistan will face off against Argentina and the Netherlands in a series of matches.
The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) confirmed the squad following approval from its President, Mir Tariq Hussain Bugti. The announcement was made by Secretary General Olympian Rana Majid Ali Khan, who unveiled the list of players and team officials for the crucial away fixtures.
Team Management
The management includes:
- Team Manager: Olympian Anjum Saeed
- Head Coach: Olympian Tahir Zaman
- Assistant Coaches: Olympian Muhammad Usman Sheikh and Olympian Zeeshan Ashraf
- Video Analyst: Muhammad Nadeem Khan Lodhi
- Physiotherapist: Muhammad Aslam
Squad
The 20-member squad, led by captain Imad Shakeel Butt, features a blend of experienced and emerging talent. The full list of players is as follows:
- Imad Shakeel Butt (Captain)
- Abdullah Ishtiaq Khan
- Muneeb-ur-Rehman
- Muhammad Sufyan Khan
- Muhammad Abdullah
- Hamaduddin Anjum
- Abdul Manan
- Moeen Shakeel
- Zakirya Hayat
- Arshad Liaquat
- Ghazanfar Ali
- Rana Abdul Waheed
- Afraz
- Abdul Hanan Shahid
- Abdul Rahman
- Rana Muhammad Waleed
- Ahmed Nadeem
- Arbaz Ahmed
- Muhammad Emad
- Abu Bakr Mahmood
Tournament Schedule
The Pro League’s first phase in Santiago marks the beginning of Pakistan’s campaign in the 2025 season. The team will aim to start strongly against two of the world’s top hockey nations, Argentina and the Netherlands, as they build momentum for upcoming fixtures.
The PHF expressed confidence in the selected squad and management, hoping for a positive performance that will boost Pakistan’s ranking and morale in international hockey.
Fans across the country are eagerly awaiting the team’s performance, with matches scheduled to be broadcast live. The team’s departure tonight signals the start of what promises to be an exciting chapter for Pakistan hockey.
