Muslim FC

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Muslim
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Full nameMuslim Football Club
Short nameMFC
Founded2010;15 years ago (2010)
Ground Jamal Nasir Stadium [1]
Capacity12,000
ManagerMuhammad Eshaq
League Pakistan Premier League

Muslim Football Club is a Pakistani professional football club based in Chaman, Balochistan that competes in the Pakistan Premier League. The players during the club's initial years were semi-professional, most having another source of income besides playing football. [2]

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History

Formation and promotion

The club was formed in 2010, [3] and played in the Football Federation League, the second division of Pakistani football. In 2010–11 Pakistan Football Federation League, the club was placed with local rivals Afghan Sports and Baloch Quetta, along with University Football Club and Wohaib. The club won their first game defeating University Football Club 1–0. In their second and third matches, the club defeated local rivals Afghan Sports and Baloch Quetta 3–2 and 3–0, respectively. The club's last group stage match ended in a 1–1 draw against Wohaib. The club topped their group and earned promotion to 2011–12 Pakistan Premier League. On 15 December 2010, the club faced winner of departmental leg, Pakistan Police to determine the winner of 2010–11 Pakistan Football Federation League. Muslim Football Club lost the match. [4]

In 2017, Muslim Football Club defeated Chashma Green to win the All Pakistan Peace Tournament. [5]

Rivalries

Chaman Derby

Muslim FC shares rivalry with fellow hometown club Afghan Chaman, which have managed to command the highest crowds in Pakistani domestic football. [6] [7] [8] [9]

Players

Current squad

As of 14 August 2021 [10]

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No.Pos.NationPlayer
1 GK Flag of Pakistan.svg  PAK Naqeebullah
2 DF Flag of Pakistan.svg  PAK Raheemullah
3 DF Flag of Pakistan.svg  PAK Hazrat Umar Khan
4 DF Flag of Pakistan.svg  PAK Wali Khan
5 DF Flag of Pakistan.svg  PAK Mairaj-ud-Din
6 DF Flag of Pakistan.svg  PAK Abdul Khaliq
7 MF Flag of Pakistan.svg  PAK Hikmatullah
8 MF Flag of Pakistan.svg  PAK Asmatullah(captain)
9 MF Flag of Pakistan.svg  PAK Muhammad Jamil
No.Pos.NationPlayer
11 FW Flag of Pakistan.svg  PAK Fareed Ullah
12 DF Flag of Pakistan.svg  PAK Mohammad Arif
13 MF Flag of Pakistan.svg  PAK Abdul Qahir
14 DF Flag of Pakistan.svg  PAK Parvaiz Khan
20 MF Flag of Pakistan.svg  PAK Siraj-ud-Din
22 GK Flag of Pakistan.svg  PAK Raheemullah
23 MF Flag of Pakistan.svg  PAK Syed Sanaullah
25 MF Flag of Pakistan.svg  PAK Kaleemullah

Personnel

Current technical staff

As of August 2023 [10]
PositionName
Assistant Coach Flag of Pakistan.svg Abdul Qadeer Sr
Team Manager Flag of Pakistan.svg Muhammad Eshaq
Assistant Team Manager Flag of Pakistan.svg Mohammad Rafique

Competitive record

The club's competitive records since the 2010–11 season are listed below.

SeasonDivTmsPos National Challenge Cup AFC President's Cup AFC Cup
2010–11 Football Federation League 222DNPDNPDNP
2011–12 Pakistan Premier League 166DNPDNPDNP
2012–13 Pakistan Premier League163DNPDNPDNP
2013–14 Pakistan Premier League167DNPDNPDNP
2014–15 Pakistan Premier League129DNPDNPDNP
2018–19 Pakistan Premier League1610DNPDNPDNP

Honours

Notable players

The players below had senior international cap(s) for their respective countries. Players whose name is listed, represented their countries before or after playing for Muslim FC.

References

  1. https://www.khilari.com.pk/facilities/football/quetta/afghan-football-club/240
  2. Raheel, Natasha. "Pakistan Premier Football League: No money, no problem, says Muslim FC manager". Express Tribune. Retrieved 3 July 2018.
  3. "Pakistan - Foundation Dates of Clubs". www.rsssf.org. Retrieved 2024-02-19.
  4. "Police lift PFF Football League title". Brecorder. 2010-12-16. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
  5. Lakhani, Faizan. "Euphoric crowd cheer football festivity as Muslim FC wins Peace Cup in Waziristan". Geo.tv. Retrieved 3 July 2018.
  6. Sohail, Shahrukh (2020-08-09). "FOOTBALL: A LEAGUE FOR PAKISTAN FOOTBALL". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
  7. InpaperMagazine, From (2013-01-13). "In-depth: Pakistan football". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
  8. Raheel, Natasha (2021-09-30). "Balochistan football needs representation: Qadeer". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
  9. Wasim, Umaid (2021-11-26). "Balochistan's boundless passion for football has nowhere to go but an event is keeping the flame alive". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
  10. 1 2 "Muslim FC". globalsportsarchive.com. Global Sports Archive. September 9, 2021. Retrieved September 9, 2021.