M.N. Jehan (died 8 June 2005), alternatively spelled M.N. Jahan,[1] was a Pakistani footballer who played as a forward. Jehan represented the Pakistan national football team in the 1960s, and was member of the national squad which finished finalists at the 1962 Merdeka Tournament. He also served the Pakistan Football Federation as chief selector in the 1990s.[2]
 Jehan in 1963 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 1939–1940 | ||
| Place of birth | Lahore, British India | ||
| Date of death | (aged 65) | ||
| Place of death | Lahore, British India | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1959 | Punjab | ||
| 1961–?? | Pakistan Railways | ||
| International career | |||
| 1960–1963 | Pakistan | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Club career
editJehan first represented the football team of Islamia College in Lahore.[3] He also represented several clubs from Lahore including Olympians,[4][5] Bata Sports,[6] and Rovers.[7]
In 1959, he was selected for the Punjab football team in the National Football Championship.[8][9] In July 1961, Jehan joined National Football Championship departmental side Pakistan Railways, where he was also employed as platform and luggage inspector.[6]
International career
editIn 1960, Jehan represented the Pakistan national team in the Merdeka Tournament held in Malaya. The next year, Jehan managed to score in the 26th minute in a 4–0 victory over Burma during one of the test matches in East Pakistan.[10]
On 26 August 1962, he scored all goals in a 4–1 victory during an exhibition game against East Pakistan XI before the next Merdeka Tournament.[11] He was member of the national squad which finished runner-ups at the next 1962 Merdeka Tournament where he scored the lone goal in the first match against Burma in the 44th minute.[12] He also played in the friendly series against China in 1963.[13]
Post-retirement
editJehan served the Pakistan Football Federation as chief selector in the 1990s during the tenure of former PFF president Mian Muhammad Azhar.[2][14] Following the appointment of the next president Faisal Saleh Hayat in August 2003, Jehan was replaced by Qayyum Changezi.[15][16]
Death
editJehan died on 8 June 2005 in Lahore at the age of 65, due to cancer.[2][17]
Career statistics
editInternational goals
editNote: Exact figures of Pakistani players before 1989 are not yet known and yet to be researched. There is also some conjecture on the status of several games regarding recognition by FIFA as "A" internationals during that period. Below are goals recorded.
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | 20 January 1961 | Dhaka, East Pakistan |  Burma ‡
|
1–0 | 4–0 | Non-FIFA friendly | [10] |
| 1 | 8 September 1962 | Stadium Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur, Malaya | Burma
|
1–0 | 1–0 | 1962 Merdeka Tournament | [18][19] |
Honours
editPakistan
- Merdeka Tournament runner-up: 1962
References
edit- ^ Ahsan, Ali (2010-12-23). "A history of football in Pakistan — Part II". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
- ^ a b c "Jehan dies". DAWN.COM. 2005-06-09. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
- ^ "Civil & Military Gazette (Lahore) - Thursday 16 January 1958" – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Civil & Military Gazette (Lahore) - Sunday 24 August 1958" – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Civil & Military Gazette (Lahore) - Tuesday 27 January 1959" – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ a b "Civil & Military Gazette (Lahore) - Thursday 13 July 1961" – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Civil & Military Gazette (Lahore) - Friday 10 May 1963" – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Civil & Military Gazette (Lahore) - Saturday 17 October 1959" – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Civil & Military Gazette (Lahore) - Thursday 10 November 1960" – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ a b "Civil & Military Gazette (Lahore) - Saturday 21 January 1961" – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Civil & Military Gazette (Lahore) - Monday 27 August 1962" – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Civil & Military Gazette (Lahore) - Monday 10 September 1962" – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Civil & Military Gazette (Lahore) - Sunday 03 February 1963" – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "DAWN WIRE SERVICE : 25 October 1997 Issue : 03/43". asianstudies.github.io. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
- ^ "Absent Faisal Saleh Hayat officially declared PFF chief". DAWN.COM. 2003-08-29. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
- ^ Ali, Shazad (2003-08-16). "PFF reverts to old selection system". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
- ^ InpaperMagazine, From (2013-01-13). "In-depth: Pakistan football". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
- ^ "Civil & Military Gazette (Lahore) – Saturday 06 August 1960" – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Jehan hits winning Pakistan goal The Straits Times, 10 September 1962, Page 16". eresources.nlb.gov.sg.