Muhammad Aslam Japani

Muhammad Aslam Japani (1 January 1941 – 30 March 2009) was a Pakistani football player and manager. Under his coaching tenure Pakistan won the gold medal at the 1991 South Asian Games.

Playing career

Aslam played for Pakistan youth team in the 1960s.

Coaching career

WAPDA After retiring as player, Aslam served as the Sports Officer of WAPDA. During his tenure as coach, WAPDA achieved remarkable victories, including winning the 1991 National Football Championship at Railway Stadium and securing gold at the National Games 1992 held at Minto Park in Lahore.

Pakistan One of Aslam's most memorable moments occurred in 1991 when Pakistan triumphed over Maldives with a 2–0 score to clinch the gold medal at the 1991 South Asian Games held at Sugathadasa Stadium in Colombo. Additionally, he was appointed as the Match Commissioner for the Pakistan Premier League in 2005 by the Pakistan Football Federation president Faisal Saleh Hayat.

Personal life Aslam was born in Jalandhar in the Punjab province of British India.

He died on Monday 30 March 2009 after a prolonged illness.

Honours

Club

WAPDA

National Football Championship: 1990–1991

International

Pakistan

South Asian Games: 1991