Monwar Hossain Munna
Bangladeshi footballer
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Monwar Hossain Munna (Bengali: মনোয়ার হোসেন মুন্না; born 1 October 1977). alternatively spelled Manowar Hossain Munna, is a retired Bangladeshi footballer. He represented the Bangladesh national team from 1995 to 1999.
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Munna pictured at the 1999 SA Games | |||||||||||||||||
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| Full name | Md Monwar Hossain Munna | ||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 1 October 1977 | ||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Dhaka, Bangladesh | ||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||||||||||||||||
| Position | Center-back | ||||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | |||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||||||
| 1993–1994 | East End | ||||||||||||||||
| 1995–2000 | Mohammedan | ||||||||||||||||
| 1998 | Mahindra United | ||||||||||||||||
| 2001 | Badda Jagoroni | ||||||||||||||||
| 2002–2003 | Muktijoddha | ||||||||||||||||
| International career | |||||||||||||||||
| 1995–1999 | Bangladesh | ||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||||||||||||||||
Club career
Munna began his career in the Dhaka First Division League with East End Club in 1993. He helped the club gain promotion to the Premier Division within two seasons and eventually joined Mohammedan SC in 1995. He also had a stint with Indian club Mahindra United, where he won the prestigious Durand Cup trophy, defeating East Bengal in the final.[1][2][3]
International career
In 1995, German coach Otto Pfister included Munna in the squad for the 4-nation Tiger Trophy in Myanmar. On 26 October 1995, he made his debut against hosts Myanmar in the first round-robin game where Bangladesh were defeated 0–4. During the game, he was substituted by Sohel Reza and did not appear again in the tournament.[4] Under the captaincy of Monem Munna, Bangladesh eventually went on to win their first international trophy by defeating the hosts 2–1 in the final.[5] He was also part of the national team that won its first gold medal, at the 1999 South Asian Games in Kathmandu, Nepal.[6]
Personal life
In 2017, Munna received an award from Mohammedan SC supporter group Mohapagol and club officials for his contribution to the club.[7]
On 11 August 2022, it was reported that the Capital Development Authority (RAJUK) raided Munna's house in Malibagh, Pabna Colony. The organization claimed that the land was illegally occupied by the footballer.[8][9]
Honours
East End Club
Mohammedan SC
Mahindra United
- Durand Cup: 1998[10]
Bangladesh
- 4-nation Tiger Trophy: 1995
- South Asian Games Gold medal: 1999