Geo Super Football League
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The Geo Super Football League or SFL is the first proper professional inter-city football league of Pakistan, with the support of the PFF. It was established in 2007 and is the first time that Pakistani club football matches are telecast live on television via GEO Super
. The SFL runs separate to the Pakistan Premier League
and at the moment, the winners of the SFL won't be declared the official champions of Pakistan like the PPL winners.
In the inaugural season as well as the second season (2010), all matches were being played in Karachi
's Peoples Football Stadium
.
Network and the Pakistan Football Federation
came together in 2006 and began work on establishing Pakistan’s first national inter-city football league to be televised and broadcast live on GEO Super
.
The Geo Super Football League (SFL) was created as a way to fuse Pakistan's football talent, with experienced internationals playing with youth, and to develop football in Pakistan.
It would be a new top flight league, and the first time the teams will be professional and non departmental. Instead, they represent Pakistan's major cities. Aspiring stars were selected after a gruelling nation-wide hunt of all aspiring football players, and will make up half of the team.
Thousands of youngsters and experienced players turned out at trials in Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, Peshawar and Quetta, which took place between 17 to 25 June.
Given the level of interest, the selection committee, which consists of members of the PFF and Geo TV Network, had their work cut out for them. Over a hundred matches were held in all the locations in varying degrees of heat and weather conditions. Each player was given an ample chance to prove themselves through these matches, which revealed their ability to perform in real-time, tense situations.
Each player was individually discussed during the matches and in serious post-match analysis of every match that was played, before final selections took place.
The current champions are "Islamabad United" winning 4-3 on penalties in the final against Karachi Bazigar
Also The finals of the season 2007 ended in penalties
The Identity and Graphics including the logo is designed by Shahzad Nawaz
GEO Super
Geo Super is the first 24-hour Pakistani channel dedicated to the world of sports. It belongs to Independent Media Corporation, owner of the Jang Group of Newspapers.-Launch:...
. The SFL runs separate to the Pakistan Premier League
Pakistan Premier League
The Pakistan Premier League is the first division of Pakistani football. It was established in 2004, in place of the National Championship by the Pakistan Football Federation.-Origins:...
and at the moment, the winners of the SFL won't be declared the official champions of Pakistan like the PPL winners.
In the inaugural season as well as the second season (2010), all matches were being played in Karachi
Karachi
Karachi is the largest city, main seaport and the main financial centre of Pakistan, as well as the capital of the province of Sindh. The city has an estimated population of 13 to 15 million, while the total metropolitan area has a population of over 18 million...
's Peoples Football Stadium
Peoples Football Stadium
The Peoples Football Stadium, is located near Port Grand, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. It is owned by the City District Government of Karachi. It has a capacity of over 40,000.The stadium was built in 1988, and opened on 9 December 1995. It covers an area of...
.
Introduction
Geo TVGeo TV
Geo TV or Geo Television is a Pakistani television network, founded by Mr. Mir Shakil ur Rehman in May 2002 and owned by Independent Media Corporation. The channel began test transmission on 14 August 2002, with regular transmission beginning 1 October 2002...
Network and the Pakistan Football Federation
Pakistan Football Federation
The Pakistan Football Federation is the governing body of football in Pakistan. The PFF’s headquarters is at FIFA Football House in Lahore, Punjab near the Punjab Stadium.-Overview:...
came together in 2006 and began work on establishing Pakistan’s first national inter-city football league to be televised and broadcast live on GEO Super
GEO Super
Geo Super is the first 24-hour Pakistani channel dedicated to the world of sports. It belongs to Independent Media Corporation, owner of the Jang Group of Newspapers.-Launch:...
.
The Geo Super Football League (SFL) was created as a way to fuse Pakistan's football talent, with experienced internationals playing with youth, and to develop football in Pakistan.
It would be a new top flight league, and the first time the teams will be professional and non departmental. Instead, they represent Pakistan's major cities. Aspiring stars were selected after a gruelling nation-wide hunt of all aspiring football players, and will make up half of the team.
Thousands of youngsters and experienced players turned out at trials in Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, Peshawar and Quetta, which took place between 17 to 25 June.
Given the level of interest, the selection committee, which consists of members of the PFF and Geo TV Network, had their work cut out for them. Over a hundred matches were held in all the locations in varying degrees of heat and weather conditions. Each player was given an ample chance to prove themselves through these matches, which revealed their ability to perform in real-time, tense situations.
Each player was individually discussed during the matches and in serious post-match analysis of every match that was played, before final selections took place.
The current champions are "Islamabad United" winning 4-3 on penalties in the final against Karachi Bazigar
Also The finals of the season 2007 ended in penalties
The Identity and Graphics including the logo is designed by Shahzad Nawaz
Training Camps
Thirty players for each of the five teams were taken to camp, and only twenty each were selected to participate. The players were tested for their football skills, as well as their mental and physical toughness. Individual drills, team drills, strength and stamina conditioning were the main focus of the training camps to prepare the teams for their first ever national exposure.Teams
The SFL currently is made up of five teams, representative of five different cities. Each team is composed of national and international players who are experienced in both local and international football. For the first time, the best players of the nation will come together under the umbrella of these five cities to compete for the first national inter-city football league.- Islamabad UnitedIslamabad UnitedIslamabad United is a Football team in Pakistan, Islamabad, and they play in the Geo Super Football League. The club is a founding member of the SFL.-2007:...
- Karachi BazigarKarachi BazigarKarachi Energy is a Football team of Karachi, in Pakistan, and they play in the Geo Super Football League. The club is a founding member of the SFL. Their homeground is People's Football Stadium...
- Lahore Lajpaals F.C.Lahore Lajpaals F.C.Lahore Lajpaals F.C. is a football club based in Lahore, Pakistan and they play in the Geo Super Football League. The club is a founding member of the SFL.-2007:...
- Quetta ZorawarQuetta ZorawarQuetta Zorawar is a Football team in Pakistan, Quetta, and they play in the Geo Super Football League. The club is a founding member of the SFL.-2007:...
- Tribe F.C. PeshawarTribe F.C. PeshawarTribe F.C. Peshawar is a Football team in Peshawar, Pakistan, and they play in the Geo Super Football League. The club is a founding member of the SFL...
League Records
- First match - Karachi BazigarKarachi BazigarKarachi Energy is a Football team of Karachi, in Pakistan, and they play in the Geo Super Football League. The club is a founding member of the SFL. Their homeground is People's Football Stadium...
vs Lahore Lajpaals F.C.Lahore Lajpaals F.C.Lahore Lajpaals F.C. is a football club based in Lahore, Pakistan and they play in the Geo Super Football League. The club is a founding member of the SFL.-2007:...
, Friday July 20, 2007. - Biggest Victory - Lahore Lajpaals F.C.Lahore Lajpaals F.C.Lahore Lajpaals F.C. is a football club based in Lahore, Pakistan and they play in the Geo Super Football League. The club is a founding member of the SFL.-2007:...
4-0 Tribe F.C. PeshawarTribe F.C. PeshawarTribe F.C. Peshawar is a Football team in Peshawar, Pakistan, and they play in the Geo Super Football League. The club is a founding member of the SFL...
, Thursday August 16, 2007. - Most Wins in a Season - Lahore Lajpaals F.C.Lahore Lajpaals F.C.Lahore Lajpaals F.C. is a football club based in Lahore, Pakistan and they play in the Geo Super Football League. The club is a founding member of the SFL.-2007:...
, 6 - Most Losses in a Season - Tribe F.C. PeshawarTribe F.C. PeshawarTribe F.C. Peshawar is a Football team in Peshawar, Pakistan, and they play in the Geo Super Football League. The club is a founding member of the SFL...
, 6 - Most Goals in a match - Karachi EnergyKarachi BazigarKarachi Energy is a Football team of Karachi, in Pakistan, and they play in the Geo Super Football League. The club is a founding member of the SFL. Their homeground is People's Football Stadium...
4-2 Islamabad UnitedIslamabad UnitedIslamabad United is a Football team in Pakistan, Islamabad, and they play in the Geo Super Football League. The club is a founding member of the SFL.-2007:...
, Wednesday July 28, 2010. - Most Goals scored by a player in a match - Arif Mehmood (Lahore Lajpaals F.C.Lahore Lajpaals F.C.Lahore Lajpaals F.C. is a football club based in Lahore, Pakistan and they play in the Geo Super Football League. The club is a founding member of the SFL.-2007:...
) 3 goals vs Tribe F.C. PeshawarTribe F.C. PeshawarTribe F.C. Peshawar is a Football team in Peshawar, Pakistan, and they play in the Geo Super Football League. The club is a founding member of the SFL...
, Thursday August 16, 2007. - Most Goals in a Season - Arif Mehmood (Lahore Lajpaals F.C.Lahore Lajpaals F.C.Lahore Lajpaals F.C. is a football club based in Lahore, Pakistan and they play in the Geo Super Football League. The club is a founding member of the SFL.-2007:...
) 8 goals - Most Team Goals (For) in a Season - Lahore Lajpaals F.C.Lahore Lajpaals F.C.Lahore Lajpaals F.C. is a football club based in Lahore, Pakistan and they play in the Geo Super Football League. The club is a founding member of the SFL.-2007:...
, 15 - Least Team Goals (Against) in a Season - Karachi BazigarKarachi BazigarKarachi Energy is a Football team of Karachi, in Pakistan, and they play in the Geo Super Football League. The club is a founding member of the SFL. Their homeground is People's Football Stadium...
, 5 - Most Team Goals (Against) in a Season - Tribe F.C. PeshawarTribe F.C. PeshawarTribe F.C. Peshawar is a Football team in Peshawar, Pakistan, and they play in the Geo Super Football League. The club is a founding member of the SFL...
, 16 - Least Team Goals (For) in a Season - Tribe F.C. PeshawarTribe F.C. PeshawarTribe F.C. Peshawar is a Football team in Peshawar, Pakistan, and they play in the Geo Super Football League. The club is a founding member of the SFL...
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Results
| Year | Host | Winner | Score | Runners-up | Losing Semifinalists (No third place match) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Details Geo Super Football League 2007 The 2007 Geo Super Football League of Pakistan was the 1st season of the country's new inter-city football competition in collaboration between the Pakistan Football Federation and GEO Super. The 2007 season spanned from July 20 to September 9.-Format:... |
Karachi Karachi Karachi is the largest city, main seaport and the main financial centre of Pakistan, as well as the capital of the province of Sindh. The city has an estimated population of 13 to 15 million, while the total metropolitan area has a population of over 18 million... |
Islamabad United Islamabad United Islamabad United is a Football team in Pakistan, Islamabad, and they play in the Geo Super Football League. The club is a founding member of the SFL.-2007:... |
0–0 (a.e.t.) (4–3 pens.) |
Karachi Bazigar Karachi Bazigar Karachi Energy is a Football team of Karachi, in Pakistan, and they play in the Geo Super Football League. The club is a founding member of the SFL. Their homeground is People's Football Stadium... |
Quetta Zorawar Quetta Zorawar Quetta Zorawar is a Football team in Pakistan, Quetta, and they play in the Geo Super Football League. The club is a founding member of the SFL.-2007:... Lahore Lajpaals F.C. Lahore Lajpaals F.C. Lahore Lajpaals F.C. is a football club based in Lahore, Pakistan and they play in the Geo Super Football League. The club is a founding member of the SFL.-2007:... |
| 2010 Details Geo Super Football League 2010 The 2nd season of Geo Super Football League, featuring five regional teams, will be held from June 12 to August 8 at the Peoples Stadium under floodlights.-League Round:Final Table with top 4 teams going to semi-final round-Fixtures and results:... |
Karachi Karachi Karachi is the largest city, main seaport and the main financial centre of Pakistan, as well as the capital of the province of Sindh. The city has an estimated population of 13 to 15 million, while the total metropolitan area has a population of over 18 million... |
Karachi Energy Karachi Bazigar Karachi Energy is a Football team of Karachi, in Pakistan, and they play in the Geo Super Football League. The club is a founding member of the SFL. Their homeground is People's Football Stadium... |
1–0 | Quetta Zorawar Quetta Zorawar Quetta Zorawar is a Football team in Pakistan, Quetta, and they play in the Geo Super Football League. The club is a founding member of the SFL.-2007:... |
Islamabad United Islamabad United Islamabad United is a Football team in Pakistan, Islamabad, and they play in the Geo Super Football League. The club is a founding member of the SFL.-2007:... Lahore Lajpaals F.C. Lahore Lajpaals F.C. Lahore Lajpaals F.C. is a football club based in Lahore, Pakistan and they play in the Geo Super Football League. The club is a founding member of the SFL.-2007:... |
See also
- Geo Super Football League 2010Geo Super Football League 2010The 2nd season of Geo Super Football League, featuring five regional teams, will be held from June 12 to August 8 at the Peoples Stadium under floodlights.-League Round:Final Table with top 4 teams going to semi-final round-Fixtures and results:...
- Geo Super Football League 2007Geo Super Football League 2007The 2007 Geo Super Football League of Pakistan was the 1st season of the country's new inter-city football competition in collaboration between the Pakistan Football Federation and GEO Super. The 2007 season spanned from July 20 to September 9.-Format:...
- Football in PakistanFootball in PakistanAssociation football is a national sport in Pakistan, alongside other popular sports such as cricket and field hockey, and is organised and regulated by the Pakistan Football Federation.-League system:...
- Pakistan Premier LeaguePakistan Premier LeagueThe Pakistan Premier League is the first division of Pakistani football. It was established in 2004, in place of the National Championship by the Pakistan Football Federation.-Origins:...