Sk. Faiaz draws inspiration from Mohun Bagan’s Hero I-League winning campaign and wants to replicate it for the Black Panthers during the Hero I-League Qualifiers 2020.

“I’ll look to draw inspiration from Mohun Bagan’s Hero I-League triumph and would like to replicate it to win the Hero I-League qualifier for Mohammedan Sporting. There’s no favorite once the tournament kicks-off. Whichever team will be able to hold their nerves and consistent over the five matches, will pull it off,” the versatile midfielder echoed during an exclusive chat with www.i-league.com

The 25-year-old was part of Kibu Vicuna’s Bagan squad who trumped the Hero I-League with four matches left. Before joining the Mariners, Faiaz spent three seasons with the Black Panthers since 2015. After the 2017 Calcutta Premier League, he shifted to the Green and Maroons before joining the Black and Whites again after the 2019-20 season wrapped up.

“I have grown up playing for Mohammedan and the emotional connection motivates me always. There is a positive vibe in the dressing room now and we are upbeat about getting over the lines,” he informed.

Mohammedan will start their campaign against Garhwal FC at the Kalyani Stadium on October 8.

For security reasons teams have to play empty stadium. Faiz admitted this is a tough task to play into a empty stadium. “It’s a different feeling to play in an empty stadium, that too in Kolkata.” Faiaz stated.