Borhan Abu Samah
Singaporean footballer (1964–1999) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Not to be confused with Abu Samah Borhan.
In this Malay name, there is no surname or family name. The name Abu Samah is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by their given name, Borhan.
Borhan Abu Samah (30 November 1964 – 29 October 1999) was a Singaporean footballer who played for the Singapore national team in the 1990s.
Quick Facts Personal information, Date of birth ...
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 30 November 1964[1] | ||
Place of birth | Singapore | ||
Date of death | 29 October 1999(1999-10-29) (aged 34) | ||
Position(s) | Left-back | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1986-1987 | Singapore Lions | ||
1992 | Pahang | ||
1993–1995 | Singapore Lions | ||
International career | |||
1987–1997 | Singapore | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
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He was a left-back best known for his hard-tackling and "bulldog" style of play, earning himself the nickname of the "Russian Tank".[2] He made his international debut against Indonesia on 4 April 1987.[3][4] He was part of the Pahang squad which won the Malaysian League and Malaysia Cup double in the 1992 FAM League season.[5] He achieved the double again playing for the Singapore Lions in 1994.
Borhan died of liver cancer on 29 October 1999, at the age of 34.[2]