[1] He made his international debut in 2001 against Lebanon during 2002 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, playing 21 matches and scoring one goal for the national side.
Ahmed finished the tournament with two goals in three matches as they were once again knocked out in quarter finals, this time b Allied Bank.
Pakistan Telecommunication was knocked out in quarter finals for third consecutive season, as eventual winners WAPDA defeated them 1–0.
Coin toss was used as the chief guest Governor of Balochistan Owais Ahmed Ghani could not wait for the penalty shoot-outs.
Adeel played in All-Pakistan PTCL Floodlite Football Tournament, scoring his first goal against Pakistan Navy.
[7] Ahmed scored his first goal of newly formed Pakistan Premier League against Karachi Port Trust in a 3–2 loss.
[1] Ahmed along with his attacking partner Muhammad Essa joined Khan Research Laboratories after Pakistan Telecommunication was dissolved by the parent organisation at the end of 2005–06 season.
Ahmed scored his first goal the Khan Research Laboratories in his second match against Pakistan Navy in a 1–0 victory on 14 September 2006.
Ahmed scored his sixth career hat-trick against Pakistan Television, finding the back of the net in 56th, 63rd and 81st minute.
[3] In 2001, Ahmed was called for national team for 2002 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, he was an unused sub for the first three matches against Lebanon, Thailand and Sri Lanka.
[21] Ahmed also played against Kyrgyzstan for 2006 FIFA World Cup qualifiers with Pakistan losing both games home and away 0–2 and 4–0 respectively.
[24][25] On 11 October 2006, Ahmed was booked in a match against Jordan in 2007 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers at the Punjab Stadium, Lahore.
[27][28] In 2006, in the final against Sri Lanka, ended in a victory for the Green Shirts thanks to a goal by Adeel in the half time.