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Indian Football Mourns Legend Syed Habibul Hasan Hameed's Passing

The All India Football Federation has condoled the death of former India forward Syed Habibul Hasan Hameed, who passed away in Hyderabad. He represented India at the 1964 AFC Asian Cup and was part of the squad for the 1960 Rome Olympics. A prolific domestic player, he won the Santosh Trophy with Maharashtra and several club trophies with Mohammedan Sporting and East Bengal. AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey extended heartfelt condolences to his family and the football community.

Key Points: AIFF Condoles Death of Former India Forward Syed Habibul

  • Represented India at 1964 AFC Asian Cup
  • Part of 1960 Olympic contingent
  • Won Santosh Trophy with Maharashtra
  • Won multiple club trophies
  • Played for top Indian clubs
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AIFF condoles the death of former India forward Syed Habibul Hasan Hameed

The AIFF mourns the passing of former India forward Syed Habibul Hasan Hameed, a 1964 Asian Cup player and domestic football legend.

"Syed Habibul Hasan Hameed was a prolific forward in his days. His contributions to Indian Football will always be remembered with great respect. - Kalyan Chaubey"

New Delhi, March 8

The All India Football Federation has condoled the death of former India forward Syed Habibul Hasan Hameed, who passed away in Hyderabad on Friday. He is survived by his wife, daughter, and two sons.

Syed Habibul represented India once, at the 1964 AFC Asian Cup against Hong Kong in Tel Aviv, which India won 3-1. He was also a part of the Indian contingents in the 1960 Rome Olympics and the Pre-Olympic tournament in 1964.

AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey condoled is death in a statement released by the AIFF.

"Syed Habibul Hasan Hameed was a prolific forward in his days. His contributions to Indian Football will always be remembered with great respect. On behalf of the Indian football community, I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and the entire football fraternity. May his soul rest in peace," said the AIFF president.

At the domestic level, he represented both Hyderabad, Bengal, and Maharashtra in the Santosh Trophy, winning the tournament with the latter in 1963.

At the club level, Habibul Hasan Hameed represented City College Old Boys (Hyderabad), Mohammedan Sporting, East Bengal, and Tata Sports. He won the Aga Khan Gold Cup (1960), Dr. HK Mookherjee Shield (1960), and the DCM Trophy (1961) with Mohammedan Sporting, and the Rovers Cup (1962, joint) with East Bengal.

During his heydays, Andhra Pradesh was one of the top football centres in the country, producing top talents like Syed Nayeemuddin and Shabir Ali. It won the National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy in 1965-66. Before that, the state, represented by Hyderabad on two titles in 1957 and 58 producing players like Sayed Khwaja Aziz-ud-Din, Muhammad Noor, Anthony Patrick, and Syed Shahid Hakim.

- IANS

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Shreya B
Played for India in the Asian Cup and the Olympics! What an incredible career. Hyderabad and Andhra Pradesh were such football powerhouses back then. We need to revive that culture.
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Arun Y
Heartfelt condolences to his family. He played for Mohammedan Sporting and East Bengal - two giants. Winning the Aga Khan Gold Cup in 1960 was a huge deal. These stories of our sporting history are so important for the youth to know.
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David E
Respect. It's a shame that many of these pioneering athletes from the 50s and 60s aren't celebrated enough during their lifetimes. The AIFF and media should do more to document and honor their contributions while they are with us.
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Priyanka N
Om Shanti. He represented three different states in the Santosh Trophy and won it with Maharashtra. Shows how football united the country even then. A real sporting son of India.
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Varun X
The article mentions he played in Tel Aviv for India in 1964. Interesting bit of history there. His generation played for the love of the game and the nation, not for big contracts. Salute to Syed Habibul Hasan Hameed sahab.

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