Osmani Nagar announce Greater Sylhet squad

Emdad Rahman

OSMANI NAGAR have held their pre-tournament get together ahead of the prestigious Greater Sylhet Cup which takes place next weekend. The dinner party at the Memsaheb on Thames restaurant on the Isle of Dogs was chaired by team stalwart and current squad member Rashid Ali.

Chair Syed Salique Ahmed spoke of his satisfaction at leading Osmani Nagar. He said, “The sense of pride among our players who have achieved so much in the game speaks dividends. The Greater Sylhet Cup has engaged a whole host of community individuals and prolonged the careers, aspirations and the social circles of people who would otherwise find a huge gap in their lives as they reach an age when they suddenly have to hang up their boots.

“We at Osmani Nagar are proud of our achievements, and I would like to give special thanks to our volunteers as we simply would not be able to function without the generosity of their time. I am humbled by their dedication.”

Team Manager Mamun Chowdhury announced his squad for the Greater Sylhet Cup 2017. He added, “Again this year was a tough one for selections, but a manager has to live by his convictions and I believe we have a healthy complement of both youth and experience amidst our ranks.”

A surprise announcement was made regarding the inclusion of former West Ham United, Bristol Rovers, Sheffield Wednesday and Dagenham & Redbridge Captain and legend Anwar Uddin, who is named in the Osmani Nagar final squad for the Greater Sylhet Cup.

Also in attendance at the event were former Speaker Councillor Khales Ahmed; former Sonali Othith Chair Dawlath Khan Babul; current Sonali Othith Chair Jamal Uddin and colleagues Faruque Ahmed and Joynal Abdin; Abdus Salam from Sylhet Sadar; Abdul Boshir from Jagannathpur; and Sorwar Alam from Beanibazar.

Jawar Ali on behalf of the team’s sponsors commented, “Small amounts mean big contributions. Every Upazila needs financial support and I advise everyone to seek small sustainable amounts to ensure regular support.”

Rashid Ali concluded, “I’ve been fortunate to be a community World Cup winner. This is a huge event. This is a humble Upazila and for us to win it twice surpasses everything I’ve won in my career.”

Osmani Nagar Squad 2017
Management committee: Syed Salique Ahmed (Chair), Rashid Ali, Shahajan Miah, Nashir Uddin, Atique Miah, Jawar Ali, Jawar Ali, Repon Chowdhury, Mamun Chowdhury, Rashid Ali, Jakir Ahmed.

Manager: Mamun Chowdhury MBE

Shumon Chowdhury – Abdul Wadud – Juned Ali – Abul Hussain – Kabir Miah – Shanur Miah – Shazzadur Rahman – Khasru  Miah – Sazzad Miah – Rashid Ali (Beaumont) – Rashid Ali – (Mohammedan SC) – Repon Chowdhury (Captain) – Shahajan Miah – Muhammed Nashir – Russell Chowdhury – Moynul Hoque – Azmol Ali – Kamal Hussain – Enam Hoque – Anwar Uddin

Sponsors
Pyramid kit manufacturer
Balagonj Osmani Nagar Adorsho Shomitee
Sylhet Aid
Jubo Raj Group Wales
Stroudley PFC
Premier Construction
Driving Guru
Quilford Solicitors
Cookies & Cream
The Wedding Supplier
Seb Solicitors
Rahim Bros
Sports Source Direct
E1 Discount Store
Memsaheb on Thames

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