Pakistan football fraternity shocked by sad demise of Abdul Ghafoor Manjana

Lahore, September 07, 2012 (PPI-OT): The entire Pakistan football fraternity was today shocked by the sad demise of former captain Abdul Ghafoor Manjana. He was also known as Pakistani Pelé, the prodigy of Pakistani football. From officials to fans, from journalists to students, his alma-mater, all are grieved at this devastating news.

According to the press release issued here by Pakistan Football Federation (PFF), President PFF, Makhdoom Syed Faisal Saleh Hayat in his condolence message said that I was deeply saddened by the death of Pakistani Pelé.

This must be very difficult for all football lovers and players. He will remain in my thoughts and my prayers. Abdul Ghafoor was such a kind person, who will be greatly missed by all who knew him. I will remember his contribution for the development of football in Pakistan. The loss to the football is irreparable, and it will be very difficult to fill the vacuum created by the passing away of such a great soccer star of Pakistan at this moment.

Secretary General PFF, Lt. Col. ® Ahmed Yar Khan Lodhi TM (I) said “I am shocked to learn of the death of Abdul Ghafoor. He was one of the greatest football player ever produced by Pakistan. I wish to express my deep sorrow, and sincerely sympathize with his family in this bereave moment.”

For more information contact:
Pakistan Football Federation
PFF SECRETARIAT, PFF House,
Opposite Punjab Stadium,
Ferozepur Road,
Lahore – Pakistan.
Tel: +92 42 99230821, +92 42 99230822
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Email: mail@pff.com.pk
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