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Musa Ghazi (1928–2003; Urdu: موسیٰ غازی) was a veteran Pakistani left winger footballer who captained the Pakistan national football team during the 1960s.[1] Ghazi played for East Bengal[2] and Mohammedan Sporting Club (Kolkata) in the 1950s. After the independence of Pakistan in 1947, he migrated with his family to Pakistan. He was offered Indian citizenship in the 1950s but opted to sit tight. He has scored 62 goals for East Bengal Club.^{[citation needed]}

Musa Ghazi

Personal information
Full name	Musa Ghazi
Date of birth	1928
Place of birth	British India
Date of death	12 May 2003(2003-05-12) (aged 74–75)
Place of death	Karachi, Pakistan
Position(s)	Midfielder
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1945–1947	Mohammedan
1956–1958	East Bengal		(50)
National team
	Pakistan
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Under his leadership, the Pakistan national football team were able to achieve the top three Asian rankings in the late 1950s and 1960s, a far cry from its current 50th rankings among Asia's 60 teams.[3] His brother Abid Ghazi is a retired player and football fan.^{[citation needed]}

Ghazi died on 12 May 2003, at the age of 75.[1]

Honours

East Bengal

• Durand Cup: 1956–57
• IFA Shield: 1958
• DCM Trophy: 1957

Pakistan

• Merdeka Tournament runner-up: 1962

Individual

• Most goals in DCM Trophy: 12 (with East Bengal).[4][5]

References

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