Egyptian FA register what is believed to be world's oldest professional footballer

Eez Eldin Bahder on Wednesday called on FIFA to start a competition for over 40s, as he spoke to SNTV about his experience of registering as a professional football player at the age of 74.

The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) had registered what it believes is the oldest professional player in the world, when Bahder met with EFA officials recently.

"I showed him (refers to EFA official) the video of me playing and he said that he didn't realise that at this age you can display such skills, movement and flexibility. He changed from not being convinced to being encouraging and supporting, and started calling up various clubs to sign me," said Bahder.

A third-tier club called 6th October eventually signed the 74-year-old as he attempts to convince the head coach and teammate that he is worthy of a place in the starting eleven.

"I now feel their confidence in me, as it's of course difficult for them to trust a player of my age to play alongside them," he added.

Badher is expected to play in a third-division match and has asked for the presence of official from The Guinness Book of World Records, in a bid to have his record as the oldest professional player ratified.