Iftikhar Gaga
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Iftikhar with Pakistan in 1978 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Iftikhar Siddique | ||
| Date of birth | 1954 or 1955 | ||
| Place of birth | Pakistan | ||
| Date of death | 12 March 2013 (aged 58) | ||
| Place of death | Pakistan | ||
| Position | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Pakistan Railways | |||
| Pakistan Airlines | |||
| International career | |||
| 1978 | Pakistan | ||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Iftikhar Siddique (1954/1955 – 12 March 2013), commonly known as Iftikhar Gaga, was a Pakistani footballer who played as striker. He played for the Pakistan national football team during the 1970s.
Club career
Iftikhar played for Pakistan Railways before joining Pakistan Airlines.[1]
In 1982, Iftikhar travelled with PIA to participate at the 1981–82 Aga Khan Gold Cup held at Dhaka. Although, the team finished in fourth place in the group stage. The team secured a win against Farrer Park United with Iftikhar scoring in the game, helping his team win the match 4–2.[2]
International career
Iftikhar played for the Pakistan national football team during the 1970s.[1] He was part of the Pakistan national team for the Saudi Arabia Football Federation International Tournament in 1978.[3]
Death
Iftikhar passed away of a stroke on 12 March 2013, at the age of 58.[1][4]
References
- ^ a b c Naveed, Malik Riaz Hai (13 March 2013). "President PFF condoles on the sad demise of Iftikhar Gaga". FootballPakistan.com (FPDC). Retrieved 26 January 2026.
- ^ "Aga Khan Gold Cup". www.rsssf.org. Retrieved 26 January 2026.
- ^ "Footballers for S. Arabia on 3rd". Dawn. 1 May 1978.
- ^ Yumpu.com. "MINUTES - FIFA.com". yumpu.com (in French). Retrieved 20 March 2026.
External links
- Iftikhar Gaga at National-Football-Teams.com