Pakistani Businessman Muizz Ahmed Mirza Buys English Football Club

Muizz Ahmed Mirza – (Staff Reporter/Web Desk) – Muizz Ahmed Mirza, a Kuwait-based businessman with roots in Pakistan, is preparing to take charge of Plymouth Parkway FC, a non-league football club in England. The move will happen through his international education company and marks a fresh chapter for the small Devon-based team.

The announcement came at a press event in London, where Mirza appeared alongside Plymouth Parkway’s leadership. He confirmed that heads of terms have already been signed, marking the first formal step toward a change in ownership and how the club will be run going forward.

Mirza was born in Karachi and now lives in Kuwait. He told Geo News that his goal is to turn Parkway into a fully professional club without losing what makes it special to its local supporters.

His main target is bold. Mirza wants Plymouth Parkway to climb into the English Football League within the next ten years. As an early step, he hopes to make the club fully professional within the next year or so.

His plans also include upgrading the club’s youth academy, training setup, and home ground. Parkway currently plays its matches at Bolitho Park, a modest venue the club has called home since it was founded back in 1988.

Right now, Parkway competes in the Southern League Premier Division South, which sits in the seventh tier of English football. That places them four divisions below their better-known city rivals, Plymouth Argyle.

Mirza’s own background sits in international education rather than football. His company has reportedly helped more than three thousand students and built ties with over six hundred universities across different countries.

He explained that his plan brings education and football together under one idea. Students linked to his programs could get a chance to play competitive football while also learning how a club actually operates, from finances to daily matchday running.

Mirza was careful to stress that fresh investment will not wipe out the club’s roots. He said Plymouth Parkway already holds something money alone cannot buy: a long history, a devoted fan base, and a real sense of community spirit.

Club chairman Mark Russell and vice-chairman Gez Baggott welcomed the agreement. Both believe the partnership could bring new international attention to the club while keeping its identity firmly rooted in Plymouth.

Mirza also revealed that he is already in early talks with the Pakistan Football League about possible cooperation between the two footballing setups down the line.

As part of his wider vision, he plans to open internship and training opportunities in England for young people coming from Pakistan, giving them hands-on exposure to how a professional club works.

Mirza further said he wants Parkway to become a genuine stepping stone for British-Pakistani footballers, helping talented players gain real exposure, match experience, and a fair shot within England’s football pyramid.