Last updated : Friday, 28 June 2024
Yousaf Hashmi Football League
The Yousaf Hashmi Football League is an amateur football league based in Karachi, Pakistan. It was founded in 2005 by Yousaf Hashmi, a former professional footballer. The league currently has over 30 teams competing in it.
History
The Yousaf Hashmi Football League was founded in 2005 by Yousaf Hashmi, a former professional footballer. Hashmi was inspired to start the league after seeing the lack of opportunities for young footballers in Karachi. The league initially had just 10 teams, but it has since grown to over 30 teams.
The league is named after Hashmi's father, who was also a footballer. The league's motto is "Football for all," and it is open to players of all ages and abilities.
Format
The Yousaf Hashmi Football League is a league format, with each team playing each other team once. The top two teams at the end of the season qualify for the playoffs, with the winner being crowned champions.
The league is played on a Sunday afternoons, and the matches are played at various grounds in Karachi.
Current season
The current season of the Yousaf Hashmi Football League is the 18th season. The season started in March 2023 and is expected to end in May 2023.
The current leaders of the league are the Karachi United FC, who have won the league title 5 times. The defending champions are the Karachi City FC.