The Rise of Saad Ullah Khan,
From Vice Captain of Pakistan to Top Football Technocrat:
QUETTA: Saad Ullah Khan, the Vice Captain of the Pakistan National Football Team, is now making his mark off the pitch as one of the most qualified football managers in the country.Saad Ullah, who started his career in football management in 2023 as Technical Director of the Sports Department at Allhamd Islamic University, has quickly established himself as a leader with a rare blend of academic excellence and professional coaching credentials.Academic and Professional QualificationsWhat sets Saad Ullah apart is his extensive list of qualifications:Hafiz-e-QuranMaster of Business Administration (Executive)Master’s in International RelationsAFC Certificate in Football Administration and ManagementAFC Certificate in Strategy and PlanningAFC B Diploma from MalaysiaFA Level 2 (UEFA C) from The English FAS&C Level 2 from PakistanSafeguarding in FootballFirst Aid in FootballAs many football fans know, he also won the prestigious CM Gold Cup as Manager with Spartex FC last year.Current Role: Historic Success with AKFC QuettaIn his current role, Saad Ullah has signed a 6-month contract with AKFC, a Quetta-based football club, as Technical Director + Head Coach.Under his leadership, the unknown Quetta-based club has achieved two major milestones in a single week:1. CM Gold Cup 2026 – Runners Up
As Head Coach, he led AKFC to the final for the first time in the club’s history. In this historic run, AKFC defeated top-tier clubs including Muslim FC Chaman, Pak Afghan Chaman, and Shaheed Usman United.2. All Pakistan Tournament, Qila Saifullah – Champions
In the same week, he won the All Pakistan Tournament in Qila Saifullah as Head Coach and Technical Director of AKFC. The tournament featured powerhouse clubs including Muslim FC Chaman, Shaheed Usman United, Pak Afghan Chaman, Dara 90 Peshawar, Wana Waziristan FC, Falcon FC Karachi, and Baloch FC Noshki.Football analysts believe that with his international playing experience as Vice Captain of Pakistan and his modern technical education from Malaysia and England, Saad Ullah Khan represents the future of football management in Pakistan.
