Karachi: District South is called nursery of football.  In past, many players from here have played at international and national level. These players have lofted flag of coutry at international level and have won laurels.

More steps will be taken to promote football in Saddar Town.  Chairman Sadar Town Mansoor Ahmed Sheikh addressing meeting regarding formation of football team of Saddar Town for Metropolitan Football Cup to be started this month under auspices of Karachi Metropolitan Corporation said that we are trying our best to provide ample opportunities to our young players to express their talents so that they can raise name and flag of their town, city, province and Pakistan in future. He approved formation of five-member committee for conducting trials, selection and other administrative affairs of Saddar Town football team for Metropolitan Football Cup. Hamid Hussain is chairman of committee while Muhammad Raisi, Asif Azim, Sadrtown Youth Councilor Umar Farooq and Muhammad Ilyas members. He instructed committee that selection of team should be done on basis of merit and fitness.  Municipal Commissioner Noor Hassan Jokhio said that importance of youth in healthy society cannot be ignored. Playgrounds help youth in entertainment, mental and physical development. Later, teams will be prepared in Town for other sports as well, he concluded. Municipal Commissioner Noor Hasan Jokhio, Chairman Sports Committee Hamid Hussain, Director Administration Muhammad Raisi and Director Sports Asif Azim were present.