Babu Mani
Indian footballer (died 2022)
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Babu Mani (c. 1963 – 19 November 2022)[1] was an Indian footballer who played for India as a forward in the 1984 AFC Asian Cup. He also played for Mohun Bagan. He also played for East Bengal under the coaching of Syed Nayeemuddin.[2][3]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | c. 1963 | ||
| Place of birth | Bangalore, Mysore State, India | ||
| Date of death | (aged 59) | ||
| Place of death | Kolkata, India | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1984 | Mohammedan Sporting | ||
| 1984–1990 | Mohun Bagan | ||
| 1990–1992 | East Bengal | ||
| 1992– | Mohun Bagan | ||
| International career | |||
| 1984– | India | 55 | |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Mani made his international debut against Argentina in the 1984 Nehru Cup. He was part of the squad which qualified and participated in the 1984 AFC Asian Cup.[1]
Honours
India
- South Asian Games Gold medal: 1985, 1987[4]
Bengal
- Santosh Trophy: 1986–87, 1988–89
Mohammedan Sporting
- Federation Cup: 1983–84
Mohun Bagan
- Calcutta Football League: 1984, 1986, 1992
- IFA Shield: 1987
- Durand Cup: 1984, 1985, 1986
- Rovers Cup: 1985, 1992
- Federation Cup: 1986–87, 1987–88, 1992, 1993
East Bengal
- Calcutta Football League: 1991
- IFA Shield: 1990, 1991
- Durand Cup: 1990, 1991
- Rovers Cup: 1990