One of the legendary players of the past, Muhammad Siddique Lone passed away aged 80 because of a prolonged illness in his kidneys. Mr Lone had earned his name as a football star by playing for Calcutta Mohammadan, Karachi Port Trust and Sindh Government Press.
His fellow players from that era included Abdullah Rahi, Captain Omer, Ghulam Abbas Baloch, Musa Ghazi, Abid Ghazi, Turab Ali, Rehman Laasi etc.
The deceased joined Sindh Government Press after playing for KPT and spent a long time of his life working for SGP before retiring. The mourners of Muhammad Siddique Lone include his widow, his daughter and his son Usman Lone.
Usman followed in his fathers footsteps in becoming involved with the game as he is current captain of Karachi club Nazimabad FC as well as being a PFF-certified coach and also being an affiliated coach from Coach Mark Soccer Club during his stay in USA in past.
On the occasion of Muhammad Siddique Lone’s death, many renowned football personalities from Karachi expressed their condolences to the berieved ones over his passing away.
Usman Bhai i cant arrange your cell number. plz if some1 can give me Usman Lone’s number??
from Usman Lone:
Born in September 11, 1931 at Lahore. Graduate from Islamia College Lahore. He has four brothers & four sisters. He came to Karachi in 1951 at the age of 20. He is one of the Heroes of the Pakistan who represent Pakistani Footballers in Dhaka in early 60’s.
During his soccer carrier he represents many departments & domestic clubs. He was called out for the first Pakistan’s Team but he was engaged in Calcutta Professional League in Bangladesh. He was the great human, loving, caring person who always ready to help others.
For more information you can visit the following link :
http://nazimabadfc.blogspot.com/
Album Name: My Dad Is My Hero.
May Allah rest his soul in peace!!
A very sad event for Pakistan Football. May Allah rest his soul in peace….