| fullname = Huma Football Club
| fullname = Huma Football Club
| short name = HFC
| short name = HFC
| founded = {{Start date and age|1970}}
| founded = {{Start date and age|}}
| ground = Huma FC Ground
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== History ==
== History ==
Huma was founded in 1970. In 2000, the club played a test match against the [[Pakistan national football team|Pakistan national team]], ending in a 0–2 defeat.<ref>{{Cite web |title=International Matches 2000 – Other |url=https://www.rsssf.org/intldetails/2000oth.html |access-date=2024-04-27 |website=www.rsssf.org}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Pakistan – National Team Players |url=https://www.rsssf.org/players/paki-players.html |access-date=2024-04-27 |website=www.rsssf.org}}</ref> In 2007, it took part in the Islamabad Division Football League. In the [[2013 PFF League]], Huma was drawn in group C. It finished bottom of its group. In the [[2014 PFF League]], Huma ended up second in group A.
Huma was founded in . In 2000, the club played a test match against the [[Pakistan national football team|Pakistan national team]], ending in a 0–2 defeat.<ref>{{Cite web |title=International Matches 2000 – Other |url=https://www.rsssf.org/intldetails/2000oth.html |access-date=2024-04-27 |website=www.rsssf.org}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Pakistan – National Team Players |url=https://www.rsssf.org/players/paki-players.html |access-date=2024-04-27 |website=www.rsssf.org}}</ref> In 2007, it took part in the Islamabad Division Football League. In the [[2013 PFF League]], Huma was drawn in group C. It finished bottom of its group. In the [[2014 PFF League]], Huma ended up second in group A.
After six years, it made its return to the [[PFF League]], in the [[2020 PFF League|2020]] edition. It defeated [[Jeay Laal]], [[Lyallpur FC|Lyallpur]], [[Young Ittefaq]], and [[Wohaib F.C.|Wohaib]] in its group.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-10-13 |title=Humma FC remain on top in ‘B’ Division football league |url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/728597-humma-fc-remain-on-top-in-b-division-football-league |access-date=2020-10-25 |website=[[The News International]] |language=en}}</ref> The final match was between the top two teams, Huma and [[Baloch Quetta F.C.|Baloch Quetta]], where the winner would earn promotion to the [[2021 Pakistan Premier League]]. Both teams were previously undefeated in the tournament. Huma was defeated in the final, and therefore, was not promoted.
After six years, it made its return to the [[PFF League]], in the [[2020 PFF League|2020]] edition. It defeated [[Jeay Laal]], [[Lyallpur FC|Lyallpur]], [[Young Ittefaq]], and [[Wohaib F.C.|Wohaib]] in its group.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-10-13 |title=Humma FC remain on top in ‘B’ Division football league |url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/728597-humma-fc-remain-on-top-in-b-division-football-league |access-date=2020-10-25 |website=[[The News International]] |language=en}}</ref> The final match was between the top two teams, Huma and [[Baloch Quetta F.C.|Baloch Quetta]], where the winner would earn promotion to the [[2021 Pakistan Premier League]]. Both teams were previously undefeated in the tournament. Huma was defeated in the final, and therefore, was not promoted.
* [https://globalsportsarchive.com/team/soccer/huma-fc/20137/ Huma FC] at Global Sports Archive
* [https://globalsportsarchive.com/team/soccer/huma-fc/20137/ Huma FC] at Global Sports Archive
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| Full name | Huma Football Club |
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| Short name | HFC |
| Founded | 1978 (1978) |
| Ground | Huma FC Ground |
| President | Zakir Hussain Naqvi |
| Manager | Muhammad Fareed |
| League | Pakistan Premier League |
Huma Football Club is a professional football club based in Islamabad, Pakistan. It currently competes in the Pakistan Premier League.
Huma was founded in 1978. In 2000, the club played a test match against the Pakistan national team, ending in a 0–2 defeat.[1][2] In 2007, it took part in the Islamabad Division Football League. In the 2013 PFF League, Huma was drawn in group C. It finished bottom of its group. In the 2014 PFF League, Huma ended up second in group A.
After six years, it made its return to the PFF League, in the 2020 edition. It defeated Jeay Laal, Lyallpur, Young Ittefaq, and Wohaib in its group.[3] The final match was between the top two teams, Huma and Baloch Quetta, where the winner would earn promotion to the 2021 Pakistan Premier League. Both teams were previously undefeated in the tournament. Huma was defeated in the final, and therefore, was not promoted.
In 2020, Huma returned to the PFF National Challenge Cup, and also returned for the 2021–22 Pakistan Premier League.
The club owns the Huma FC Ground in F-6, Islamabad, which serves as their own stadium.[4]
- As of 1 August 2023[5]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Current technical staff
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- As of 1 August 2023[5]
The club’s competitive records since the 2013–14 season are listed below.
