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Farhan Khan (footballer)

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Farhan Khan
Personal information
Full name Farhan Bahraman Khan
Date of birth 2000/2001
Place of birth Swabi, Pakistan
Date of death 1 March 2024 (aged 23)
Place of death Swabi, Pakistan
Position(s) Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020–2021 Masha United
2021–2022 Sui Northern Gas
2022–2024 Pakistan Air Force
International career
2019 Pakistan U19
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Farhan Bahraman Khan (2000/2001 – 1 March 2024) was a Pakistani footballer who represented the national under-19 team. He was part of the 23-man squad at the 2020 AFC U-19 Championship qualification.[1][2] He also represented Masha United, SNGPL, and the Pakistan Air Force departmental team in Pakistan's domestic football.[1]

Early life

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Khan hailed from Maniri Payan village in Swabi.[3]

Club career

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Khan started his career with Masha United in 2020. He later represented the SNGPL departmental football team during the 2021–22 Pakistan Premier League.[1] He was an active player for Pakistan Air Force until his death.[2]

International career

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Khan represented the Pakistan under-19 team in the 2020 AFC U-19 Championship qualification. He went on to make four appearances in the campaign.[1]

Death

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Farhan Khan died in a traffic accident in his hometown Swabi on 1 March 2024.[4][5] The incident took place near Sadat CNG on Jahangira Road in Swabi city, where a speeding car hit his bike, injuring him severely.[6] Despite his injuries, he waited for an ambulance and was taken to the District Headquarters Hospital in Swabi.[4][5] He was later referred to Combined Military Hospital, Rawalpindi, where he succumbed to injuries.[3][6]

Aftermath

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Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) expressed deep sorrow and condolence over the demise of Farhan.[4][5][7] In a social media post, the PFF mourned and said that Farhan Khan's spirit, on and off the field, will always be remembered. They also extended their thoughts and prayers to his family and friends during this difficult time.[1]

Farhan's family demanded immediate arrest and strict punishment of those responsible for the accident.[6]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Pakistan's U19 Team Footballer Farhan Khan Passes Away".
  2. ^ a b Amin, Ameena (2 March 2024). "Pakistan U19 Team Footballer Farhan Khan Passed Away".
  3. ^ a b Correspondent, Our (3 March 2024). "Injured Swabi footballer dies". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 31 March 2024. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  4. ^ a b c "Pakistan Football Player Dies in Traffic Accident". 3 March 2024.
  5. ^ a b c Desk, Web (3 March 2024). "Pakistan football team player dies in traffic accident". ARY NEWS. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  6. ^ a b c "Football player killed in hit-and-run". www.thenews.com.pk.
  7. ^ "PFF condoles death of Farhan Khan". The Nation. 2 March 2024. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
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