Saqib signs for Maldives’ football club

KARACHI: Pakistan's international goalkeeper Saqib Hanif has signed Maldives top club TC Sports for the third phase of the Premier League, sources close to the gloveman said. TC are defending the Maldives's Premier League title. The Pakistani footballer will not only represent TC for the remaining part of the league but he will also be part of the TC's AFC Cup group stage journey as well.

TC Sports is being coached by Mohamed Shazly, a pro license coach. Saqib, a Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) player, before transferring to TC Sports, was associated with Maldives's Foakaidhoo.

Saqib has been playing in the Maldives league since 2016 when he had first played for BG Sports. Before Saqib Pakistan's international midfielder Saadullah had played for BG Sports in 2015. The contracts of both these players had been managed by Shehzad.