East Bengal Mourns Loss of Legendary Captain Ilyas Pasha
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News18•22-01-2026, 13:43
East Bengal Mourns Loss of Legendary Captain Ilyas Pasha
- •Ilyas Pasha, former East Bengal captain and star defender, passed away on January 22 after a long battle with age-related ailments.
- •Known for his terrorizing runs down the right flank and strong defensive skills, Pasha's contribution to East Bengal's history is etched in golden letters.
- •He joined East Bengal in 1990 after a stint with Mohammedan, playing for the club until 1998 and scoring two goals, including one in the Kolkata Derby.
- •Pasha won numerous trophies with East Bengal, including the Calcutta League, IFA Shield, Federation Cup, and Durand Cup, and also the Santosh Trophy for Bengal.
- •Despite his club success, he had limited national team opportunities and faced financial difficulties later in life, which East Bengal Club helped resolve.
Why It Matters: East Bengal legend Ilyas Pasha, a formidable right-back and captain, passed away, leaving a void in Indian football.
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