AFC President extends condolences on the passing of Indian legend Ahmed Khan

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

AFC President extends condolences on the passing of Indian legend Ahmed Khan

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has extended his condolences to  All India Football Federation (AIFF) President Praful Patel on the demise of former national player and Olympian Ahmed Khan.

“Khan was a prolific striker, who will be remembered for his contributions and dedication to the Indian national team and his club East Bengal,” said the AFC President.

Khan wore the national colours in the Olympic Games in London in 1948 and Helsinki in 1952.

He will be remembered by his fans as a legend in East Bengal FC, playing from 1949 to 1959, and captained the club in 1954.

Over the course of his career with the Red and Gold, Khan scored 62 goals, assisting his side to win the IFA Shield four times, the Calcutta League, the Durand Cup and the DCM Trophy thrice each, and Rovers Cup, the PK Nair Gold Cup and the HK Mookherjee Shield once each.

Khan passed away aged 91 after a prolonged illness.