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Saboo

1917 – 1980

British Indian footballer

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About Saboo

Lived 1917 – 1980 (aged 62–63). Saboo was an association football player.

Mahbub Khan ( 1917 – 6 June 1980), before joining Mohammedan Sporting Club of Calcutta, where he played for throughout the 1930s as well as the 1940s.

In 1936, Saboo was instrumental in Mohammedan's 1936 IFA Shield triumph, notably scoring a hat-trick in the semi-finals against Howrah Union to win the match 4–0.

In 1940, After an early goal by Noor Mohammad in the 24th minute, Saboo would score the winning goal in the historic 1940 Durand Cup final against the Royal Warwickshire Regiment, securing a 2–1 victory. He also helped the club become the first ever Indian club to win the Durand Cup. He would also finish as the league's top goal-scorer with 11 goals the same year. The following year, In the IFA Shield, he scored seven goals in a ten to nil win for Mohammedan SC. He also played a key role in helping the team win the tournament the very same year, scoring in the final alongside teammate Rashid Khan.

International career In 1938, Saboo was selected to represent an Indian XI for their tour to Australia. He was also selected to represent the team for their tour of South Africa in 1946.

Death Saboo died on 6 June 1980 in Bengaluru, India.

Honours Mohammedan Sporting Calcutta Football League: Winners (7): 1934, 1935, 1936, 1937, 1938, 1940, 1941 Durand Cup: Winners (1): 1940 IFA Shield: Winners (3): 1936, 1941, 1942

Bata SC Rovers Cup: Winners (1): 1942

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Important facts

Born
1917
Birth century

People in Saboo's life

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Saboo?

British Indian footballer

When was Saboo born?

Saboo was born in 1917.

When did Saboo die?

Saboo died on 6 June 1980.

What was Saboo's occupation?

Saboo was an association football player.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Saboo

· Wikidata: Q137785086

· DBpedia: Saboo (footballer)

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