Musa Ghazi
Musa Ghazi (1928–2003) Urdu: موسیٰ غازی was a veteran Pakistani footballer who represented and captained the Pakistan national football team during the 1960s.[1] Ghazi played for East Bengal[2] and Mohammedan Sporting Club (Kolkata) in the 1950s. After the independence of Pakistan in 1947, he migrated with his family to Pakistan. A left winger by skill, he was offered the Indian nationality in the 1950s although opted to stay in Pakistan.
Under his leadership, the Pakistani football team was able to achieve the top three Asian rankings in the late 1950s and 1960s, a far cry from its current 50th rankings among Asia's 60 teams.[3] His brother Abid Ghazi is also a retired player and football fan.
Ghazi died on May 12, 2003, at the age of 75.[1]
References[]
- ^ a b "Pakistan's former football captain expires". DAWN.COM. 13 May 2003.
- ^ Nandi, Dhritiman (13 June 2013). "Foreign recruits in Indian football – A short recap". Indian Football Network. Archived from the original on 21 March 2021. Retrieved 4 Jul 2021.
- ^ "Soccer's peacemaker passes away in Karachi".
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