Iftikhar Gaga
Pakistani association football player
Iftikhar Siddique (1954 or 1955 – 12 March 2013), commonly known as Iftikhar Gaga, was a Pakistani footballer who played as forward. He played for the Pakistan national team during the 1970s.
Club career
Iftikhar played for Pakistan Railways before joining Pakistan Airlines.
In 1982, Iftikhar travelled with PIA to participate at the 1981–82 Aga Khan Gold Cup held at Dhaka. Although, the team finished in fourth place in the group stage. The team secured a win against Farrer Park United with Iftikhar scoring in the game, helping his team win the match 4–2.
International career
Iftikhar played for the Pakistan national team during the 1970s. He was part of the Pakistan national team for the Saudi Arabia Football Federation International Tournament in 1978.
Death
Iftikhar died of a stroke on 12 March 2013, at the age of 58.
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