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]
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| 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 | |||
Early life
editKhan hailed from Maniri Payan village in Swabi.[3]
Club career
editKhan 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
editKhan 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
editFarhan 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
editPakistan 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
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d e "Pakistan's U19 Team Footballer Farhan Khan Passes Away".
- ^ a b Amin, Ameena (2 March 2024). "Pakistan U19 Team Footballer Farhan Khan Passed Away".
- ^ a b Correspondent, Our (3 March 2024). "Injured Swabi footballer dies". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ a b c "Pakistan Football Player Dies in Traffic Accident". 3 March 2024.
- ^ 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) - ^ a b c "Football player killed in hit-and-run". www.thenews.com.pk.
- ^ "PFF condoles death of Farhan Khan". The Nation. 2 March 2024. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
External links
edit- Farhan Khan at Global Sports Archive