Mardan Blue Star FC
| Full name | Mardan Blue Star Football Club |
|---|---|
| Short name | MBS |
| 2014 PFF League | Group stage |
Mardan Blue Star Football Club was a Pakistani football club based in Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It last competed in the 2014 PFF League.
History
[edit]The club participated in the All-NWFP Football Tournament played at Sheikh Farooq Stadium, Peshawar in 2003. The club lost by 3–4 against Jamrud Union from Landi Kotal.[1] It subsequently participated in the 2004 Mardan District League Football Tournament, winning by 4–2 against Lucky Star Club.[2]
The club made its professional debut in the 2014 PFF League. It was one of the two clubs from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa who qualified, along with Atish FC Tank, both qualifying by virtue of winning the inter-district tournaments.[3] The club finished last in the group stage, after losing by 0–4 and 1–3 to Lyallpur and Huma respectively.[4][5]
The club subsequently missed league exposure for the next years, as Pakistan was suspended from all football activities by FIFA in 2015 due to the Pakistan Football Federation crisis.[3][6] In 2016, the club participated in the District Inter-Club Football Tournament being played at Younis Stadium in Mardan, registering a 3–0 victory against Lucky Stars in the semifinal.[7]
Competitive record
[edit]The club's competitive records since the 2014–15 season are listed below.
| Season | Div | Tms | Pos | National Challenge Cup | AFC President's Cup | AFC Cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | Football Federation League | 30 | Group stage | DNP | DNP | DNP |
Notable players
[edit]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 Mardan Blue Star FC.
References
[edit]- ^ "Pakistan 2003". www.rsssf.org. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
- ^ "Pakistan 2004". www.rsssf.org. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
- ^ a b Wasim, Umaid (18 December 2019). "A football tournament in KP offers hope for the future". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
- ^ "Match Report of Lyallpur FC vs Mardan Blue Star FC - 2014-12-02 - B. Division League - Global Sports Archive". globalsportsarchive.com. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
- ^ "Match Report of Huma FC vs Mardan Blue Star FC - 2014-12-04 - B. Division League - Global Sports Archive". globalsportsarchive.com. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
- ^ Din, Tusdiq. "Three years without any football - can Pakistan recover?". BBC Sport. Archived from the original on 28 June 2023. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
- ^ "Mardan Club, Blue Stars in Right to Play Soccer final". Brecorder. 24 November 2016. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
External links
[edit]- Mardan Blue Star FC at Global Sports Archive
- Mardan Blue Star FC at Soccerway
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