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Naushad Baloch

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Naushad Baloch
Personal information
Full name Muhammad Naushad Baloch
Date of birth Unknown
Place of birth Lyari, Karachi, Pakistan
Position(s) Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1980s Pakistan Airlines
International career
1980s Pakistan
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Muhammad Naushad Baloch (Urdu: محمد نوشاد بلوچ), is a retired Pakistani footballer who played as a forward. Considered one of the major Pakistani footballers of the 1980s,[1] Naushad played for Pakistan Airlines at club level, later coaching the team. He also represented the Pakistan national football team.

Early life

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Naushad was born in the Gul Muhammad Lane area of Lyari in Karachi. His uncle Akhtar Hussain Baloch was also a footballer who represented Pakistan at international level and later became a member of the Pakistan National Party.[2]

Club career

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In 1979, Naushad featured in the National Youth Football Championship.[3][4][5] At senior level, Naushad represented and captained Pakistan Airlines, which eventually became the most successful team at the National Football Championship.[2]

International career

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At the 1982 Quaid-e-Azam International Cup held in Karachi which featured Bangladesh, Iran, Nepal, and Oman national teams, Naushad scored twice for Pakistan against Bangladesh in a 2–1 victory.[6]

Post-playing career

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After retiring as player, Naushad served as assistant coach of Pakistan Airlines team.[7][8][9][10]

Career statistics

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International goals

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Note: Exact figures of Pakistani players before 1989 are not yet known and yet to be researched. Below are goals recorded.

List of international goals scored by Naushad Baloch
No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition Ref.
1 18 February 1982 National Stadium, Karachi, Pakistan  Bangladesh 2–1 1982 Quaid-e-Azam International Cup [6]
2 [6]

References

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  1. ^ Ahsan, Ali (23 December 2010). "A history of football in Pakistan — Part II". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 5 November 2024.
  2. ^ a b بلوچ, محمد شریف (25 July 2021). "اختر حسین بلوچ کا فٹبال کھیل کے فروغ کیلیے اہم کردار" [Akhtar Hussain Baloch's important role in the promotion of football]. Daily Jasarat News (in Urdu). Retrieved 5 November 2024.
  3. ^ "U-18 Football Championship starts". Brecorder. 28 August 2007. Retrieved 5 November 2024.
  4. ^ "Faisalabad win U-18 soccer final". Brecorder. 8 September 2007. Retrieved 5 November 2024.
  5. ^ "PFF approves Lahore as championship host". DAWN.COM. 1 October 2009. Retrieved 5 November 2024.
  6. ^ a b c "Quaid-E-Azam International Cup (Pakistan)". www.rsssf.org. Retrieved 5 November 2024.
  7. ^ "روزنامہ دنیا :- کھیلوں کی دنیا:-معاون فٹ بال کوچ نوشاد بلوچ کی والدہ انتقال کرگئیں" [Assistant football coach Naushad Baloch's mother passed away]. Roznama Dunya: روزنامہ دنیا :- (in Urdu). Retrieved 5 November 2024.
  8. ^ "روزنامہ دنیا :- کھیلوں کی دنیا:-پی آئی اے کے معاون فٹبال کوچ نوشاد بلوچ کی والدہ انتقال کرگئیں" [PIA assistant football coach Naushad Baloch's mother passed away.]. Roznama Dunya: روزنامہ دنیا :- (in Urdu). Retrieved 5 November 2024.
  9. ^ "Former players, referees hail PFF's steps". Brecorder. 26 January 2011. Retrieved 5 November 2024.
  10. ^ "PIA get go-ahead for Premier League". DAWN.COM. 23 July 2009. Retrieved 5 November 2024.
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