The All India Football Federation (AIFF) expressed sadness over the demise of ex-Indian footballer Syed Habibul Hasan Hameed in Hyderabad. Hameed, survived by his wife and children, played for India in the 1964 AFC Asian Cup and participated in the 1960 Rome Olympics and the 1964 Pre-Olympic tournament. AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey offered condolences, praising Hameed’s significant contributions to Indian football.
Hameed showcased his talent at the domestic level, representing Hyderabad, Bengal, and Maharashtra in the Santosh Trophy, securing victory with Maharashtra in 1963. Additionally, he played for various clubs including City College Old Boys, Mohammedan Sporting, East Bengal, and Tata Sports, achieving notable successes in tournaments like the Aga Khan Gold Cup and the Rovers Cup.
During his prime, Andhra Pradesh emerged as a prominent football hub, producing renowned players like Syed Nayeemuddin and Shabir Ali. The state’s football prowess was evident with victories in the National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy in 1965-66 and earlier triumphs in 1957 and 1958 led by players such as Sayed Khwaja Aziz-ud-Din and Muhammad Noor.
