Pakistan-origin footballer Haris Zeb pictured throughout a match. — Reporter
KARACHI: Pakistani-New Zealander footballer Haris Zeb is ready to grow to be the primary participant of Pakistani origin participant to characteristic within the FIFA Membership World Cup after signing with Auckland Metropolis FC.
The 23-year-old left winger, who beforehand performed for Birkenhead United, has joined Auckland Metropolis FC and begun pre-season coaching with the workforce.
The membership secured its place within the 2025 FIFA Membership World Cup by profitable the 2024 OFC Champions League.
Auckland Metropolis FC will compete within the expanded 32-team 2025 FIFA Membership World Cup, set to happen in america. The membership is ready to face European powerhouse Bayern Munich, Argentine giants Boca Juniors, and Portugal’s Benfica within the group stage.
Pakistan-origin footballer Haris Zeb pictured throughout a match. — Reporter
Zeb was born in New Zealand on Could 15, 2001, to Pakistani dad and mom and holds twin citizenship, making him eligible to symbolize Pakistan internationally. He was known as as much as the Pakistan nationwide workforce for the 2023 4 Nations Cup in Mauritius however missed the match because of damage.
The left-winger has performed for a number of New Zealand golf equipment, together with Christchurch United and Miramar Rangers. His transfer to Auckland Metropolis marks a major step in his profession as he prepares to play on the most important stage in membership soccer.
Zeb has already knowledgeable the Pakistan Soccer Federation of his availability for future nationwide workforce picks. He was set to hitch Pakistan throughout Shehzad Anwar’s tenure however his arrival was delayed throughout Stephen’s period.
Nonetheless, the younger footballer stays assured of bringing Pakistan soccer to the worldwide map.
