2020 PFF National Challenge Cup

The 2020 PFF National Challenge Cup was the 29th edition of domestic association football cup competition in Pakistan. 28 teams participated in the competition, commencing from 30 November and concluding on 20 December 2020.[1] The competition was held in Lahore, with Punjab Stadium and Fame FC Ground hosting all the matches.

2020 PFF National Challenge Cup
Tournament details
CountryPakistan
Venue(s)Lahore
Dates30 November – 20 December
Teams28
Defending championsPakistan Army
Final positions
ChampionsWAPDA (1st title)
Runner-upSui Southern Gas
Third placePakistan Army
Fourth placeKarachi Port Trust
Tournament statistics
Matches played58
Goals scored148 (2.55 per match)
Top goal scorer(s)Umair Ali (7 goals)
Best PlayerSaddam Hussain (SSGC)
Best goalkeeperAbdul Basit (WAPDA)
← 2019
2023 →

All statistics correct as of 20 December 2023.

WAPDA won their maiden title after beating Sui Southern Gas 1–0 in the final.

Teams

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The 28 teams participating in the tournament were as follows:[2]

Notes
TH = Challenge Cup title holders; PPL = Pakistan Premier League winners

Group stage

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Group A

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Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Pakistan Army 3 3 0 0 8 0 +8 9 Advance to Knockout round
2 Higher Education Commission 3 1 1 1 3 3 0 4
3 Baloch Nushki 3 1 0 2 2 4 −2 3
4 Pakistan Police 3 0 1 2 2 8 −6 1
Updated to match(es) played on 9 December 2020. Source: GSA


Group B

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Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 National Bank 3 2 0 1 4 1 +3 6 Advance to Knockout round
2 Falcon Company 3 2 0 1 4 2 +2 6
3 Karachi United 3 2 0 1 4 2 +2 6
4 Huma 3 0 0 3 0 7 −7 0
Updated to match(es) played on 9 December 2020. Source: GSA


Group C

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Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Khan Research Laboratories 3 3 0 0 17 1 +16 9 Advance to Knockout round
2 Karachi Port Trust 3 1 1 1 6 5 +1 4
3 Popo 3 1 1 1 4 12 −8 4
4 Saif Textiles Mills 3 0 0 3 3 12 −9 0
Updated to match(es) played on 9 December 2020. Source: GSA


Group D

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Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Civil Aviation Authority 3 2 1 0 7 1 +6 7 Advance to Knockout round
2 Afghan Chaman 3 1 1 1 4 5 −1 4
3 Baloch Quetta 3 1 1 1 2 4 −2 4
4 Lyallpur 3 0 1 2 1 4 −3 1
Updated to match(es) played on 9 December 2020. Source: GSA


Group E

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Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 WAPDA 3 1 2 0 5 2 +3 5 Advance to Knockout round
2 SA Farms 3 1 1 1 4 2 +2 4
3 Pakistan Navy 3 1 1 1 1 1 0 4
4 Asia Ghee Mills 3 1 0 2 2 7 −5 3
Updated to match(es) played on 9 December 2020. Source: GSA


Group F

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Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Sui Southern Gas 3 3 0 0 9 2 +7 9 Advance to Knockout round
2 SA Gardens 3 1 1 1 4 5 −1 4
3 Wohaib 3 0 2 1 1 4 −3 2
4 Masha United 3 0 1 2 2 5 −3 1
Updated to match(es) played on 9 December 2020. Source: GSA


Group G

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Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Pakistan Air Force 3 2 1 0 10 3 +7 7 Advance to Knockout round
2 Hazara Coal Company 3 1 2 0 3 2 +1 5
3 NIMSO 3 0 2 1 1 7 −6 2
4 Sui Northern Gas 3 0 1 2 2 4 −2 1
Updated to match(es) played on 9 December 2020. Source: GSA


Ranking of third-placed teams

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Pos Grp Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 B Karachi United 3 2 0 1 4 2 +2 6 Advance to Knockout round
2 E Pakistan Navy 3 1 1 1 1 1 0 4
3 D Baloch Quetta 3 1 1 1 2 4 −2 4
4 C Popo 3 1 1 1 4 12 −8 4
5 A Baloch Nushki 3 1 0 2 2 4 −2 3
6 F Wohaib 3 0 2 1 1 4 −3 2
7 G NIMSO 3 0 2 1 1 7 −6 2
Source: GSA
Rules for classification: 1) Higher number of points obtained; 2) Superior goal difference; 3) Higher number of goals scored; 4) Fair play conduct.

Statistics

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Top goalscorers

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As of 20 December 2020[3]
Rank Player Team Goals
1 Umair Ali Khan Research Laboratories 7
2 Muhammad Waheed Civil Aviation Authority 6
Essa Bahader SA Gardens
Ashfaqquddin Babar WAPDA
5 Muhammad Faisal Yaseen Pakistan Air Force 5
6 Muhammad Tahir Sui Southern Gas 4
Muhammad Karachi Port Trust
Iftikhar Ali Khan Khan Research Laboratories
Saddam Hussain Sui Southern Gas
10 Mudassar Zafar Khan Research Laboratories 3

Awards

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As of 20 December 2020
Award Player Club
Top Scorer Umair Ali Khan Research Laboratories
Most Valuable Player Saddam Hussain Sui Southern Gas
Best Goalkeeper Abdul Basit Ghafoor WAPDA

References

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  1. ^ Khilari. "National Challenge Cup 2020 - Khilari". www.khilari.com.pk. Retrieved 2 January 2022.
  2. ^ pff_admin. "National Challenge Cup 2020". Pakistan Football Federation. Retrieved 2 January 2022.
  3. ^ "National Challenge Cup". globalsportsarchive.com. Global Sports Archive. Retrieved 19 September 2023.