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Exciting news in British South Asian football as Simran Jhamat signs with West Brom, Rohan Luthra dazzles at Slough, and Shadab Iftikar secures Pakistan U19s job Stay tuned for all the thrilling details in this action-packed edition of South Asians in Football Weekly!
In this special edition of South Asians in Football Weekly, our resident expert Dev Trehan highlights the significant events of the past week in the game...
The week started on a high note with an exclusive report from We News, revealing that Simran Jhamat, the pioneering former forward of Liverpool and Bristol City, has recently joined West Brom.
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In the FA Women's Northern Premier clash against Liverpool Feds, the attacker made her debut for her new club. Jhamat successfully won the corner, resulting in West Brom's lone goal in a disappointing 2-1 defeat.
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Mariam Mahmood, who has had four goal contributions in four West Brom matches this term, also featured in the game, coming on as a first-half substitute for the Baggies.
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Kira Rai, who is part of the historic timeline and display showcasing the progress of South Asian heritage players in modern women's football, continued to shine after her standout performance against Liverpool Feds. She led Derby County's remarkable comeback in a thrilling 7-1 victory over Stourbridge.
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Privacy Options can be accessed by opening them. The Sikh-Punjabi attacker, who was previously a substitute, provided an assist in the match against Liverpool Feds. As a reward, the attacker was given a starting position in the game against Stourbridge. The opponents, Stourbridge, managed to score the first goal at the Dom Amott Arena, with Niamh Deasy being the scorer.
The floodgates opened when Charlotte Steggles converted a precision cross from Rai early in the second half. Maria Timms and Eleanor Ashton each scored two goals as Sam Griffiths' side stylishly earned their first points of the season. Additionally, Shadab Iftikar, a beloved figure in Fort William, returned to frontline coaching by becoming the new manager of the Pakistan U19 team.
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Iftikar made history as the first British South Asian to hold a senior managerial position in Scottish football. He successfully led Scottish Highland League team, Fort William, for a period of six months, until his tenure concluded in May of the previous year.
But like many South Asian heritage managers, Preston-born Iftikar has struggled to get an opportunity domestically and he will now continue his journey as head coach of Pakistan's U19s.
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Birmingham-born Pakistani midfielder Rahis Nabi has had a hectic two weeks. His anticipated transfer to Belgian team Eendracht Aalst fell through unexpectedly, but he has now successfully joined Cypriot side Digenis, based in Nicosia. Interestingly, Nabi's older brother Adil is already playing in Nicosia, earning three MVP awards this season at Doxa Katokopias.
Former Manchester United prodigy, Zidane Iqbal, experienced a week of contrasting outcomes. In the semi-final of the Kings Cup, representing Iraq, he unfortunately received a red card during a penalty shootout victory over India. This foul act, where he unintentionally struck Brandon Fernandes with his arm, resulted in his absence from the final in Bangkok on Sunday. Nevertheless, Iraq ultimately emerged victorious, triumphing over the host nation Thailand in the final through a penalty shootout.
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In a significant milestone, Manisha Kalyan, a 21-year-old Indian player, scripted history during Apollon's match against Samegrelo in the initial round of UEFA Women's Champions League qualifying. Kalyan's remarkable goal propelled Apollon to a 3-0 victory, securing their advancement to the subsequent round of qualifying in this prestigious competition.
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Goalkeeper Rohan Luthra continued his fine form with a clean sheet for Slough Town in a 2-0 win against Aveley.
Luthra, who made history by being the first British South Asian goalkeeper to play in the top two divisions of English football, is currently loaned from Cardiff City. This exclusive revelation was brought to light by We News last season.
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Punjabi shot stopper Rohan Luthra embraces We News' Dev Trehan after his first clean sheet for Slough Town
South Wales fans traveled to Arbour Park to support him during the international break, as there was no Championship football. They departed feeling satisfied when the confident 6ft 5in Punjabi goalkeeper made crucial saves, assisting the Rebels in securing a vital three points. Twitter response was positive.
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Nathan Minhas made headlines with his stunning overhead kick against Torquay United at the end of last month. He also played a part in the recent game as a substitute in the second half, helping Slough secure their first home league win of the season. Imran Kayani, a graduate of the Sutton United academy, has left Slough after last season and has now joined Whitehawk after a brief stint with Dover Athletic.
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The attacker, who is eligible to play international football for Pakistan, made his Hawks debut in a 2-1 win over Canvey Island at the weekend.
Sheffield United full-back Sai Sachdev helped England U19s round off their trip to Spain in style with a 4-2 victory over Switzerland.
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