Iftikhar Gaga

Iftikhar Gaga
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

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ "Aga Khan Gold Cup". www.rsssf.org. Retrieved 26 January 2026.
  3. ^ "Footballers for S. Arabia on 3rd". Dawn. 1 May 1978.
  4. ^ Yumpu.com. "MINUTES - FIFA.com". yumpu.com (in French). Retrieved 20 March 2026.