Assad Abdul Ghanee (born 2 January 1976) is a Maldivian international

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Career

Ghanee made his international debut in 2001, and he has appeared in FIFA World Cup qualifying matches. He officially retired from the national team, on 14 February 2013 with the team mate

Ahmed Thariq Ahmed Thoriq (born 4 October 1980) is a Maldivian retired professional footballer, nicknamed "Tom". Biography He is from the island of Mahibadhoo in Alif Dhaal Atoll. International career His first competitive international tournament was the ...

, after the

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played between

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Rasmee Dhandu Stadium The National Football Stadium ( dv, ގަލޮޅު ފުޓްބޯޅަ ދަނޑު), also known as the Galolhu Rasmee Dhandu Stadium, is a multi-purpose stadium in Malé, Maldives. It is used mostly for football matches of the Dhivehi League, FAM Cup ...

. He was awarded with a "golden plaque" by Football Association of Maldives as recognition of his contribution to the national team.

Honours

Maldives *

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* * 1976 births Living people Maldivian footballers Maldives men's international footballers Club Valencia (Maldives) players New Radiant S.C. players Footballers at the 2002 Asian Games Footballers at the 2006 Asian Games Men's association football defenders Asian Games competitors for the Maldives Club Eagles players {{Maldives-footy-bio-stub