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1973 Merdeka Tournament
The 1973 Merdeka Tournament was the seventeenth edition of the annual football tournament hosted by Malaysia. It took place from 26 July to 12 August 1973 with ten participating nations. Venues Preliminary round ---- ---- ---- ---- Group stage Group A ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Group B ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Ninth place Seventh place Fifth place Knockout stage Semi-finals ---- Third place Final Notes References *Morrison, Neil"Merdeka Tournament 1973 (Malaysia)".''RSSSF.com'' {{Pestabola Merdeka 1960 It is also known as the "Year of Africa" because of major events—particularly the independence of seventeen African nations—that focused global attention on the continent and intensified feelings of Pan-Africanism. Events January * Janu ... Merd ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1972 Merdeka Tournament
The 1972 Merdeka Tournament was held from 12 July to 29 July 1972 in Malaysia. Twelve teams from 11 nations participated. Group stage Group A ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Group B ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Eleventh place Ninth place Seventh place Fifth place Knockout stage Semi-finals ---- Third place Final References *Morrison, Neil; Jovanovic, Bojan"Merdeka Tournament 1972 (Malaysia)".''RSSSF.com'' {{Pestabola Merdeka 1972 Within the context of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) it was the longest year ever, as two leap seconds were added during this 366-day year, an event which has not since been repeated. (If its start and end are defined using Solar time, ... Merd Merdeka Tournament, 1972 Mer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mokhtar Dahari
Malay styles and titles#State titles, Dato' Mohd Mokhtar bin Dahari (, IPA: ; (13 November 1953 – 11 July 1991) was a Malaysian professional association football, footballer who played for Selangor F.C., Selangor. He is considered a legendary footballer in Malaysian history. FIFA acknowledged his 89 goals in international matches and took his team to an World Football Elo Ratings of 61 in 1977. A prolific Forward (association football), forward, he was nicknamed Supermokh due to his playing skills and strength. Mokhtar is the all-time top scorer for the Malaysian national team. Early life Born on 13 November 1953 at Setapak, Selangor (in present-day Kuala Lumpur), Mokhtar was the first son of Aminah Sharikan and Dahari Abeng. His father, Dahari, worked as a lorry driver but barely earned enough to support his family. His family moved to Kampung Pandan in Kuala Lumpur when Mokthar was 11 years old. Upon moving, he attended secondary school at Victoria Institution in the cit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ye Nyunt
Ye Nyunt (born 3 June 1950) is a Burmese former footballer. He competed in the men's tournament at the 1972 Summer Olympics. Career statistics International goals : ''Scores and results list Burma's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Ye Nyunt goal.'' Honours Burma * Asian Games Gold medal: 1970 * AFC Asian Cup runner-up: 1968 * King's Cup runner-up: 1968 Events January–February * January 1968, January – The I'm Backing Britain, I'm Backing Britain campaign starts spontaneously. * January 5 – Prague Spring: Alexander Dubček is chosen as leader of the Communist Party of Cze ... References External links * 1950 births Living people Burmese men's footballers Myanmar men's international footballers Olympic footballers for Myanmar Footballers at the 1972 Summer Olympics Place of birth missing (living people) Men's association football midfielders Competitors at the 1967 SEAP Games 1968 AFC Asian Cup play ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Myo Win Nyunt
Myo Win Nyunt (born 19 February 1950) is a Burmese footballer. He competed in the men's tournament at the 1972 Summer Olympics The 1972 Summer Olympics (), officially known as the Games of the XX Olympiad () and officially branded as Munich 1972 (; ), were an international multi-sport event held in Munich, West Germany, from 26 August to 11 September 1972. It was the .... References External links * 1950 births Living people Burmese men's footballers Myanmar men's international footballers Olympic footballers for Myanmar Footballers at the 1972 Summer Olympics Place of birth missing (living people) Men's association football defenders Competitors at the 1967 SEAP Games SEA Games gold medalists for Myanmar SEA Games medalists in football 1968 AFC Asian Cup players Asian Games gold medalists for Myanmar Asian Games footballers for Myanmar Medalists at the 1970 Asian Games Footballers at the 1970 Asian Games Asian Games gold medalists in football [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Win Maung (footballer)
Win Maung (born 12 May 1949) is a Burmese footballer. He competed in the men's tournament at the 1972 Summer Olympics. Personal life Win Maung is from Aung San Pyi Tharyar Ward of Pyay Township, Bago Region. He served in the Myanmar Army The Myanmar Army (; ) is the largest branch of the Tatmadaw, the armed forces of Myanmar, and has the primary responsibility of conducting land-based military operations. The Myanmar Army maintains the second largest active force in Southea ..., retiring in 2000. Career statistics International goals :''Scores and results list Myanmar's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Win Maung goal.'' Honours Myanmar * 1970 Asian Games: 1970 Individual * Asian Games top scorer: 1970 References External links * 1949 births Living people Burmese men's footballers People from Bago Region Myanmar men's international footballers Olympic footballers for Myanmar Footballers at the 1972 Summer Olympics Place o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fathi Kameel
Fathi Kameel Matar Marzouq (; born 23 May 1955) is a Kuwaiti former footballer who played in the late 1970s and early 1980s. He helped Kuwait qualify to the World Cup in 1982 by scoring a goal against New Zealand. Fathi also helped Kuwait win the Asian Cup in 1980. He was joint top-scorer at the 1976 AFC Asian Cup with three goals. He also played for Kuwait at the 1980 Summer Olympics The 1980 Summer Olympics (), officially known as the Games of the XXII Olympiad () and officially branded as Moscow 1980 (), were an international multi-sport event held from 19 July to 3 August 1980 in Moscow, Soviet Union, in present-day Russ .... It is said that Fathi would usually be on the bench (as a secret weapon) and that, whenever he warmed up to play, the crowd cheered him loudly. References External links * 1955 births Living people Footballers from Kuwait City Men's association football forwards Kuwaiti men's footballers Kuwait men's international footballers Olym ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Than Soe
Than Soe (born 3 June 1952) is a Burmese former footballer. He competed in the men's tournament at the 1972 Summer Olympics The 1972 Summer Olympics (), officially known as the Games of the XX Olympiad () and officially branded as Munich 1972 (; ), were an international multi-sport event held in Munich, West Germany, from 26 August to 11 September 1972. It was the .... Career statistics International goals : ''Scores and results list Burma's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Than Soe goal.'' References External links * * 1952 births Living people Burmese men's footballers Myanmar men's international footballers Olympic footballers for Myanmar Footballers at the 1972 Summer Olympics Place of birth missing (living people) Men's association football forwards Competitors at the 1971 SEAP Games SEA Games gold medalists for Myanmar SEA Games medalists in football Asian Games gold medalists for Myanmar Asian Games footballe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Monwar Hossain Nannu
Monwar Hossain Nannu (; 27 August 1948 – 16 February 2008) was a Bangladeshi football player during the 1970s and early 1980s. Initially, he played as an attacking midfielder for Abahani Krira Chakra in the First Division. Following an injury in the mid-1970s, he moved to the central defender position and excelled in that position as well. He was a member of Bangladesh's first national football team. Club career Early years In the early sixties while still at school, Nannu practiced at the EPG Press field, and ex- Pakistan national team player Rashid Chunna who coached EPG Press (now BG Press) let Nannu train with the EPG Press football team, when there were not enough players present. In 1965, Nannu got an opportunity to play for the second string team of Azad Sporting Club in the Third Division. Nannu went on to mature by playing in the Second Division with Tejgaon Friends Union in 1966 and Dilkusha SC in 1967. Nannu made his First Division debut for EPG Press in 1968, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harun Jusoh
Harun Jusoh (2 April 1948 - 24 October 2023) is a former Terengganu FA and Malaysia midfield player. Career overview A midfielder, Harun was a squad player for the Malaysia team in the 1972 Munich Olympics football competition, and also represented Malaysia when it finished third in the 1974 Asian Games in Iran. On 11 May 1975, Harun is also part of the Malaysia Selection that played against Arsenal FC in a friendly match which his team won by 2-0 at Merdeka Stadium. In 2004, he was inducted in Olympic Council of Malaysia's Hall of Fame for 1972 Summer Olympics football team. Honours ;Terengganu FA *Malaysia Cup runner-up: 1973 *Malaysia FAM Cup: 1969 ;Malaysia *Asian Games bronze medal: 1974 *Pestabola Merdeka: 1973 Events January * January 1 – The United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland and Denmark 1973 enlargement of the European Communities, enter the European Economic Community, which later becomes the European Union. * January 14 - The 16-0 19 ... Re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Namat Abdullah
Dato' Namat Abdullah (30 March 1946 – 17 December 2020) was a Malaysian footballer. He was a part of the Malaysian squad at the 1972 Summer Olympics. On 17 September 2014, FourFourTwo he was listed among the top 25 Malaysian footballers of all time. Career overview He was born in Butterworth, Penang. Namat played as a striker when he helped Penang won the Burnley Cup in 1965 before playing as a right-back. Namat featured for the Malaysian national team in the 1972 Munich Olympics football competition, playing all three group games. He also played for Malaysia in the 1974 World Cup qualifying matches. For a period, Namat was captain of Penang FA. He led Penang to a 2-1 victory in 1974 Malaysia Cup final against Perak. On 11 May 1975, Namat was also part of the Malaysia Selection that played against Arsenal FC in a friendly match which his team won by 2-0 at Merdeka Stadium. During his international career, Namat went on to play a total of 115 matches for Malaysia (inclu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rahim Abdullah (Malaysian Footballer)
Rahim Abdullah (12 September 1947 – 25 March 2025) was a Malaysian footballer who played as a midfielder. A police officer, Rahim played for Penang FA, Perak FA and Selangor FA during his football career. He also played for the Malaysia national team, and competed in the men's tournament at the 1972 Summer Olympics. He also coached for various teams, including as head coach of the Malaysia national team in 1991. In 2004, he was inducted in Olympic Council of Malaysia's Hall of Fame for 1972 Summer Olympics football team. Rahim died on 25 March 2025, at the age of 77. Honours Perak * Malaysia Cup: 1970 Selangor * Malaysia Cup: 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975 Malaysia * Merdeka Tournament: 1973 Events January * January 1 – The United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland and Denmark 1973 enlargement of the European Communities, enter the European Economic Community, which later becomes the European Union. * January 14 - The 16-0 19 ... References 1947 births 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ismail Abdul Rahman
Ismail bin Abdul Rahman (; 4 November 1915 – 2 August 1973) was a Malaysian politician who served as the second Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia from September 1970 to his death in August 1973. A member of the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO), he previously held several ministerial posts. Ismail has been called "the man who saved Malaysia" for his actions as Minister of Home Affairs after the 13 May incident of racial rioting in 1969. Early life Ismail was born on 4 November 1915 in Johor Bahru, Johor. He was the son of Abdul Rahman Mohamed Yassin, who was of Buginese descent. Abdul Rahman was the first President of the Dewan Negara (Senate) of the Parliament of Malaysia, and also the first chairman of Malayan Banking.Ooi, Kee Beng (18 January 2007)The Reluctant Politician: Tun Dr Ismail and His Time, pp. E2–E3, E8. ''The Sun''. His maternal grandfather was Abu Bakar Abdullah, an ethnic Chinese convert to Islam and former State Treasurer of Johor. After Ismai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
