Muslim Football Club is a Pakistani professional football club based in Chaman, Balochistan that competes in the Pakistan Premier League. The players from first club year were semi-professional, most having another source of income besides playing.[1]
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| Full name | Muslim Football Club | ||
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| Short name | MFC | ||
| Founded | 2010 | ||
| Ground | Government High School Stadium | ||
| Capacity | 1,000 | ||
| Manager | Muhammad Eshaq | ||
| League | Pakistan Premier League | ||
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History edit
Formation and promotion edit
The club was formed in 2010,[2] 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.[3] In their second and third match, the club defeated local rivals Afghan Sports and Baloch Quetta 3–2 and 3–0, respectively.[4][5] The club's last group stage match ended in a 1–1 draw against Wohaib.[6] The club topped their group and earned promotion to 2011–12 Pakistan Premier League.[6] On 15 December 2010, the club faced winner of departmental leg, Pakistan Police to determine the winner of 2010–11 Pakistan Football Federation League.[7] Muslim lost the match 2–1, but the club's striker Saeed Ahmed scored 4 goals in 5 appearances.[7]
In 2017, Muslim Football Club defeated Chashma Green to win the All Pakistan Peace Tournament.[8]
Rivalries edit
Chaman Derby edit
Muslim FC shares rivalry with fellow hometown club Afghan Chaman, which have managed to command the highest crowds in Pakistani domestic football.[9][10][11][12]
Players edit
Current squad edit
- As of 14 August 2021[13]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Personnel edit
Current technical staff edit
- As of August 2023[13]
| Position | Name |
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| Assistant Coach |  Abdul Qadeer Sr
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| Team Manager | Muhammad Eshaq
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| Assistant Team Manager | Mohammad Rafique
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Competitive record edit
The club's competitive records since the 2010–11 season are listed below.
| Season | Div | Tms | Pos | National Challenge Cup | AFC President's Cup | AFC Cup |
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| 2010–11 | Football Federation League | 22 | 2 | DNP | DNP | DNP |
| 2011–12 | Pakistan Premier League | 16 | 6 | DNP | DNP | DNP |
| 2012–13 | Pakistan Premier League | 16 | 3 | DNP | DNP | DNP |
| 2013–14 | Pakistan Premier League | 16 | 7 | DNP | DNP | DNP |
| 2014–15 | Pakistan Premier League | 12 | 9 | DNP | DNP | DNP |
| 2018–19 | Pakistan Premier League | 16 | 10 | 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 Muslim FC.
Honours edit
- All Pakistan Peace Tournament
- Winners (1): 2017
References edit
- ^ Raheel, Natasha. "Pakistan Premier Football League: No money, no problem, says Muslim FC manager". Express Tribune. Retrieved 3 July 2018.
- ^ "Pakistan - Foundation Dates of Clubs". www.rsssf.org. Retrieved 2024-02-19.
- ^ "WAPDA, KRL clinch tight finish encounters. Wohaib and Muslim win in PFF League". www.footballpakistan.com. Football Pakistan. December 6, 2010. Retrieved June 1, 2019.
- ^ "University FC, Muslim FC, Railways win in PFF League". www.footballpakistan.com. Football Pakistan. December 8, 2010. Retrieved June 1, 2019.
- ^ "WAPDA win 2010 PPFL title, PFF League news included". www.footballpakistan.com. Football Pakistan. December 12, 2010. Retrieved June 1, 2019.
- ^ a b "Police, Muslim FC qualify for Pakistan Premier Soccer League 2011: overall final on Wednesday". www.footballpakistan.com. Football Pakistan. December 14, 2010. Retrieved June 1, 2019.
- ^ a b "Pakistan Police win 2010 PFF Football League Final". www.footballpakistan.com. Football Pakistan. December 15, 2010. Retrieved June 1, 2019.
- ^ Lakhani, Faizan. "Euphoric crowd cheer football festivity as Muslim FC wins Peace Cup in Waziristan". Geo.tv. Retrieved 3 July 2018.
- ^ Sohail, Shahrukh (2020-08-09). "FOOTBALL: A LEAGUE FOR PAKISTAN FOOTBALL". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
- ^ Staff, Editorial (2021-09-30). "Balochistan football needs representation: Qadeer [Express Tribune]". FootballPakistan.com (FPDC). Retrieved 2024-04-28.
- ^ InpaperMagazine, From (2013-01-13). "In-depth: Pakistan football". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
- ^ Staff, Editorial (2021-11-26). "Balochistan's boundless passion for football has nowhere to go but an event is keeping the flame alive [Dawn]". FootballPakistan.com (FPDC). Retrieved 2024-04-28.
- ^ a b "Muslim FC". globalsportsarchive.com. Global Sports Archive. September 9, 2021. Retrieved September 9, 2021.
External links edit
- Muslim FC at Global Sports Archive
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