Akhunzada Fazl-e-Haq Mardan
The 5th Match of Mardan Premier League Season Two in Group B between Mardan Khas Tigers and Takht Bhai Kings ended in a 1-0 win for the Kings.
Toseef Khan from Swabi, an emerging young footballer, was the hero of the day for Takht Bhai Kings, who scored in the 36th minute as he beat the International goalkeeper of Pakistan, Ahsan Khan, of Mardan Khas Tigers.
He was assisted by the quick Farooq Khan, the Player of the Match in the last game. For his attacking play from the start, Toseef Khan was adjudged Player of the Match.
The win came as a shock to many, especially the fans of Mardan Khas Tigers. Fans of Mardan Premier League (MPL) watched the match live on Voice of Mardan Facebook page on HD graphics which was also telecasted by Mardan Cable Channel 19.
Tigers had fielded international footballers to the ground like Ahsan Khan (Sui Southern Gas FC), defender Salam Al Balushi (Sui Southern Gas FC), striker Zain Ul Abideen (Sui Southern Gas FC) as well as national footballers like Irfan Afridi and Faheem from Waziristan.
However, defence and attack of Kings really impressed especially goalkeeper and captain Dawood Khan, defender Naeem AK, PAF midfielder Shayan Ali and the Player of the Match, striker Toseef Khan. Direct Administration Sajjad Ali Shah was the Chief Guest of the Match.
He congratulated team Voice of Mardan, District Football Association Mardan and Mardan Premier League management especially Nawaz Mandoori on successful event for the players and fans.