Pakistan and New Zealand hockey gamers tussle for the ball in the course of the FIH Nations Cup in Kuala Lumpur on June 16, 2025. — X/HokitaMY
The title conflict of the FIH Nations Cup is underway as Pakistan tackle New Zealand in a high-stakes ultimate in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
New Zealand had reached the ultimate after defeating Korea in a shootout within the different semi-final.
In the meantime, Pakistan displayed an excellent efficiency within the semi-final as they defeated France in penalty shootout 3-2 after two sides remained tied on the Nationwide Hockey Stadium.
Pakistan goalkeeper Muneeb Ur-Rehman blocked three France possibilities, whereas Rana Waheed Ashraf, Hannan Shahid and Afraz struck for Pakistan to clinch a highly-rewarding victory on Friday.
The 2 groups remained inseparable after enthralling 4 quarters because the scoreline was tied at 3-3 on the full time.
In a video assertion, Pakistan males’s hockey group’s captain Ammad Butt appealed to the nation for prayers, additionally applauding his group’s efficiency within the semi-final towards France.
“[The] semi-final was memorable. And by the will of Almighty Allah, the way my team performed, I do not know in which words I should describe that,” stated Butt.
He additional congratulated Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Discipline Marshal Asim Munir, Chief Minister of Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif and all the nation on the achievement earlier than searching for prayers for his or her success within the summit conflict.
“I congratulate the entire nation who prayed for us. I request them to pray for the final as well so that my team win the Nations Cup and dedicate this victory to Pakistan and qualify for the Pro League,” he concluded.
This can be a creating story and is being up to date with additional particulars
