Shekhar Bangera is survived by his wife and two daughters. (AIFF) Former Maharashtra goalkeeper Shekhar Bangera has died after battling COVID-19. Bangera, a former Orkay Mills player, died on Wednesday night in Udipi, Mangalore.
He was 74 and is survived by his wife and two daughters.
Former #IndianFootball team GK and captain Shekhar Bangera has lost his battle with covid19.
My deepest condolences. May his soul rest in peace.
His contribution to football will always be remembered. A few years back he started GK Academy in Mumbai to develop GKs. pic.twitter.com/h3ObNB5kQu
— Shaji Prabhakaran (@Shaji4Football) June 10, 2021
According to a statement issued here by city-based club Karnatak Sporting Association, Bangera was under treatment for COVID-19 at Mahesh Hospital, Brahmavar and lost his fight against the virus on Wednesday.
The lanky custodian started his career with ‘New India Assurance’.
Bangera, who showed a safe pair of hands, was later roped in by Bombay’s (now Mumbai) leading football club Orkay Mills and also represented Maharashtra in the Santosh Trophy for the National Championships.
He was also associated with the Dhanbad Football Academy, which he was instrumental in setting up.
He was laid to rest on Thursday morning.
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