Lal Muhammad Khamisa
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Lal Muhammad Khamisa | ||
| Date of birth | Unknown | ||
| Place of birth | Karachi, British India | ||
| Position | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 19??–1965 | Victoria | ||
| 1966 | Dacca Wanderers | ||
| 1968–1970s | Pakistan Airlines | ||
| 1960s | Dacca Division | ||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Lal Muhammad Khamisa, known by his nickname, Khamisa Boss,[1] was a former Pakistani footballer who played in the 1960s, Khamisa was known as one of the best defenders of his era.
Early life
[edit]Khamisa was born in Lyari, British India, being native to the Sheedi community.
Playing career
[edit]
Khamisa was notably known for his time at Victoria Sporting Club of Dacca, forming a solid partnership with fellow defender Hussain Killer. During his time at the club, he helped the club win the 1962 Aga Khan Gold Cup,[2][3] the Dhaka Football League twice in 1962 and 1964,[4] along with the Independence Day Football Tournament,[5] and the All-Pakistan Mohammad Ali Bogra Memorial Tournament.
On 29 May 1964, Khamisa, along with Wari's Zamboo, were handed a one match suspension each from the Dhaka First Division Football League by the East Pakistan Sports Federation, due to an incident which occurred in a match between Victoria and Wari, where both players attacked each other.[6][7]
Khamisa was also selected for the East Pakistan football team during his time at Victoria, for an exhibition match against Fortuna Düsseldorf of Germany. The match would end in a 1–4 defeat.[8]
In 1966, Khamisa joined Dacca Wanderers, helping them earn a runners-up position in the league, as well as helping them reach the semi-finals of the 1966 Aga Khan Gold Cup.[4][9][10]
Later on in 1968, Khamisa would join Pakistan Airlines,[11][12][13] playing for the departmental team for several years until retiring.
Khamisa also trialed for the Pakistan national football, however, never made the cut to the senior team.[14]
Honours
[edit]Victoria
[edit]- Dhaka First Division League:
- Winners (2): 1962, 1964
- Runners-up (1): 1965
- Aga Khan Gold Cup:
- Winners (1): 1962
- Independence Day Football Tournament:
- Winners (3): 1961, 1962, 1964
- Runners-up (1): 1965
- All-Pakistan Mohammad Ali Bogra Memorial Tournament:
- Winners (2): 1963, 1964
Dacca Wanderers
[edit]- Dhaka First Division League:
- Runners-up (1): 1966
Pakistan Airlines
[edit]- All-Pakistan Quaid-e-Azam Football League Tournament:
- Winners (1): 1971
References
[edit]- ↑ Ahsan, Ali (23 December 2010). "A history of football in Pakistan — Part II". Dawn. Retrieved 7 August 2026.
- ↑ "Pakistan Observer 1962.10.15 — South Asian Newspapers". gpa.eastview.com. Retrieved 7 August 2026.
- ↑ "Aga Khan Gold Cup". www.rsssf.org. Retrieved 7 August 2026.
- 1 2 "Bangladesh - List of Champions". www.rsssf.org. Retrieved 7 August 2026.
- ↑ "Bangladesh - List of Cup Winners". www.rsssf.org. Retrieved 7 August 2026.
- ↑ "2 Soccer Players Suspended For One Match Each". gpa.eastview.com. 30 May 1964. Retrieved 7 August 2026.
- ↑ "Hard Earned Victory For Victoria Club". gpa.eastview.com. 24 May 1964. Retrieved 7 August 2026.
- ↑ "Germans Humble Local Combine". gpa.eastview.com. 10 June 1963. Retrieved 7 August 2026.
- ↑ "Wanderers Walk Away With Victory". gpa.eastview.com. 22 June 1966. Retrieved 7 August 2026.
- ↑ "Mohammedans In Final Again". gpa.eastview.com. 5 November 1966. Retrieved 7 August 2026.
- ↑ "EPIDC LUCKY TO BEAT PIA 2-1". gpa.eastview.com. 2 November 1968. Retrieved 7 August 2026.
- ↑ "INDONESIA TRASH PIA 4-1". gpa.eastview.com. 4 November 1968. Retrieved 7 August 2026.
- ↑ "PIA Defeat Warsak 3-1". gpa.eastview.com. 31 October 1968. Retrieved 7 August 2026.
- ↑ "Final Selection After Monday's Match". gpa.eastview.com. 31 August 1963. Retrieved 7 August 2026.