Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority F.C.

Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority Football Club or Civil Aviation Authority Football Club, commonly referred as PCAA or PCAA F.C. is a Pakistani football based in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. The club is affiliated with Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority and the team play their home games at KPT Football Stadium. On 16 September 2018, the club won promotion to 2018–19 Pakistan Premier League after winning a single-legged promotional playoff against Asia Ghee Mills 1–0, after Saeeb Babar scored the goal in 88th minute.[1] The club also played in 2018 National Challenge Cup, losing 5–1 to Pakistan Petroleum in the third-place match.[2]

Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority
Full namePakistan Civil Aviation Authority Football Club
Short namePCAA
Founded2017 (2017)
GroundPunjab Stadium
Capacity15,000
OwnerPakistan Civil Aviation Authority
ManagerMuhammad Adil
CoachSiddique Sheikh
LeaguePakistan Premier League
2018–197th of 15

History

Formation

The club was formed in 2017, before the start of 2018 National Challenge Cup, along with Pakistan Petroleum and Asia Ghee Mills. All the clubs were formed to take part in first ever football tournament in Pakistan since 2016 PFF Cup.

National Football Challenge Cup

Civil Aviation Authority played their first game on 28 April 2018, against Sindh Government Press in the opening match at All Brothers Football Stadium, Karachi. The Aviation Authority won 3–1.[3] On 2 May 2018, Aviation Authority did a major upset after defeating six times and defending champions, Khan Research Laboratories 1–0 in final match of the group stage with a 86th minute goal from winger Zaid Umer.[4] In the quarter-finals, Aviation Authority defeated newly formed Asia Ghee Mills 2–1.[5] They faced eventual winners Pakistan Airforce in the semi-finals, after getting the lead in the 44th minute through Saeed A. Aziz, Aviation Authority conceded the goal in 77th minute. The match went on to penalties after it ended 1–1 in the extra time. Pakistan Airforce won the 4–3 on penalties. Aviation Authority faced newly-formed Pakistan Petroleum in the third-place match, which they lost 5–1.

Pakistan Premier League

Aviation Authority won promotion after winning the one-legged promotional play-off against Asia Ghee Mills 1–0. On 28 September 2018, Aviation Authority played their first top-flight match against newly-promoted Sui Southern Gas to a 0–0 draw.[6] Aviation Authority's first loss of the season was against National Bank in the second match day on 1 October 2018.[7] On 27 October 2018, Aviation Authority did a major upset in the league, after drawing 2–2 with WAPDA away at Punjab Stadium.[8] Their first victory came in the match day 10, on 4 November 2018, defeating Afghan Chaman 2–0.[9] On 13 December 2018, Aviation Authority recorded their biggest victory after defeating relegation bound Baloch Nushki 6–1, with full-back Muhammad Naeem scoring five goals. On 20 December, Aviation Authority did a major upset by defeating WAPDA 2–0. Three days later, they defeated first placed Pakistan Airforce. On 30 December, they defeated Karachi Port Trust 5–2 away, the victory confirmed the relegation of Karachi Port Trust for the first time Pakistan Premier League. Their last match of the season was a 1–0 over former champions Pakistan Army.[10]

Coaching staff
Position Name
Manager Muhammad Adil
Head Coach Sidduique Sheikh
Assistant Coach Muhammad Tariq
Assistant Coach Sunil Boota

First team squad
As of 25 September 2018.[11]

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK  PAK Muhammad Junaid
3 DF  PAK Zubair Ahmed
4 DF  PAK Ubaidullah Mandakhail
6 DF  PAK Shahzad Taj
8 MF  PAK Yawar Yaseen
9 FW  PAK Muhammad Waheed
12 FW  PAK Saeed Abdul Aziz Khan (captain)
13 MF  PAK Muhammad Bilal
14 DF  PAK Waseem Asghar
15 MF  PAK Sohail
16 FW  PAK Umer Younas
17 MF  PAK Naveedullah
18 GK  PAK Naveed Ahmed
19 FW  PAK Saeed Babar
No. Pos. Nation Player
20 FW  PAK Babar Khan
21 FW  PAK Muhammad Naeem
23 DF  PAK Najeeb Ahmed
24 DF  PAK Dil Nawaz
25 FW  PAK Hassan Hussian
28 FW  PAK Shakeel Ahmed
29 MF  PAK Faisal Ali
30 MF  PAK Mudassir Ali
31 MF  PAK Zohaib Ahmed
32 DF  PAK Shoaib
33 MF  PAK Muhammad Nawaz
34 MF  PAK Faisal Bashir
67 GK  PAK Muhammad Bashir
– MF  PAK Muhammad Ismail

Statistics

Season-by-season
As of match played 13 January 2019
Season League National Cup Top Scorer
P W D L GF GA Pts Position Player Goals
2018–19 26 11 6 9 31 27 39 7th Semi-finals Muhammad Naeem 14
2019–20 – – – – – – – – Quarter-finals Muhammad Waheed 7

Team records

Statistics below are for all-time leaders as of 30 July 2019.

References
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  2. "Pakistan Petroleum FC 5:1 Pakistan Civil Aviation FC". globalsportsarchive.com. Global Sports Archive. May 9, 2018. Retrieved March 4, 2019.
  3. "Sindh Government Press 1:3 Pakistan Civil Aviation FC". globalsportsarchive.com. Global Sports Archive. April 28, 2018. Retrieved March 4, 2019.
  4. "KRL FC 0:1 Pakistan Civil Aviation FC". globalsportsarchive.com. Global Sports Archive. May 2, 2018. Retrieved March 4, 2019.
  5. "Pakistan Civil Aviation FC 2:1 Asia Ghee Mills FC". globalsportsarchive.com. Global Sports Archive. May 6, 2018. Retrieved March 4, 2019.
  6. "Pakistan Civil Aviation FC 0:0 Sui Southern Gas Company". globalsportsarchive.com. Global Sports Archive. September 28, 2018. Retrieved March 4, 2019.
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  8. "WAPDA FC 2:2 Pakistan Civil Aviation FC". globalsportsarchive.com. Global Sports Archive. October 27, 2018. Retrieved March 4, 2019.
  9. "Afghan FC Chaman 0:2 Pakistan Civil Aviation FC". globalsportsarchive.com. Global Sports Archive. November 4, 2018. Retrieved March 4, 2019.
  10. "Pakistan Army FC 0:1 Pakistan Civil Aviation FC". globalsportsarchive.com. Global Sports Archive. January 11, 2019. Retrieved March 4, 2019.
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