Manik returns to coach Mohammedan after 11 years 

Shafiqul Islam Manik has been appointed as the interim head coach of Mohammedan Sporting Club today after their Australian coach Sean Lane resigned from the post on May 29 citing the interference of the club management.

 "Shafiqul Islam Manik, former footballer, captain, coach and permanent member of Mohammedan SC – has been given the responsibility to guide the football team as the interim head coach for the remaining seven matches of the Bangladesh Premier League," a Mohammedan SC press release stated today.

Manik returned to his beloved club after 11 years since he last coached the Black and Whites in the 2010-11 season. He also worked as the coach of Mohammedan from 2005 to 2008, during which he presented the club the trophy of Nitol Tata National Football league.

"I had before been with Mohammedan during their troubled times, both as a player and a coach. And during these troubled times too, I could not deny the offer from the club president because I've been part of the Mohammedan family," Manik told The Daily Star today.

"Accepting the duty of an interim coach is a big challenge for me and I think I have shown my courage to take the challenge. I want to serve and support the club with my best," added the 54-year-old, who also guided Muktijoddha Sangsad KC, Sheikh Jamal DC and Sheikh Russel KC in the professional football league.

Mohammedan have been at the sixth position of the 12-team BPL table with 22 points from 15 matches.