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 | ||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Lal Muhammad Khamisa, known by his nickname, Khamisa Boss,[1] was a Pakistani footballer who played in the 1960s, Khamisa was known as one of the best defenders of his era.
Early life
Khamisa was born in Lyari, British India, being native to the Sheedi community.
Playing career
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. During his time at the Dhaka League, he represented the Dacca Division football team at the 1962 National Football Championship.[6]
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.[7][8]
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.[9]
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][10][11]
Later on in 1968, Khamisa would join Pakistan Airlines,[12][13][14] 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.[15]
Honours
Victoria
- 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
- Dhaka First Division League:
- Runners-up (1): 1966
Pakistan Airlines
- All-Pakistan Quaid-e-Azam Football League Tournament:
- Winners (1): 1971
References
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "Ctg Div. Team For National Football Meet Selected". gpa.eastview.com. 12 December 1962. Retrieved 20 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.