Talimeren Ao
Indian footballer (1918-1998) · India · Footballers · Died at 80
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Something wrong?Talimeren Ao was an Indian footballer and physician from Nagaland. He is best known as the captain of the India national football team in their first ever match after independence.
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Talimeren Ao (left), leading India out at the Cricklefield Stadium to play against France in 1948
Ao (in right) shaking hands with French captain Gabriel Robert, in 1948 Summer Olympics.
Blue Pilgrims' with the large tifo of Talimeren Ao during India's World Cup qualifying match against Oman at the Sarusajai Stadium in Guwahati, 2020.Teams 2
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Talimeren Ao was an Indian footballer and physician from Nagaland. He is best known as the captain of the India national football team in their first ever match after independence. One of the most famous Nagas, he was a figurehead of India's football history, and his name is resonant in the collective memory of the people. He played domestic club football for Mohun Bagan.
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