By virtue of the well-merited victory, the sky-blue popular Dhanmondi outfit again clinched the top slot toppling star-studded Bashundhara Kings, securing 24 points from 10 matches with eight wins and two defeats one each against Bashundhara Kings and Sheikh Russel KC.
Independence Cup champions and big-budgeted Bashundhara Kings followed the leader neck and neck securing 22 points from eight matches, two matches less than Abahani.
In the day’s match, Nigerain booter Sunday Chizoba struck twice in the 28th and 55th minute while local striker Nabib Newas Zibon scoring the match’s first goal in the 9th minute.
Dennis Bolshakov scored the lone goal for Saif SC in the 63rd minute.
In the day’s another match, newcomer NoFeL Sporting Club upset Dhaka Mohammedan SC beating them by 1-0 goal at their home venue — Shaheed Bhulu Stadium in Noakhali in the afternoon.
Guinean booter Ismael Bangoura scored the match decider for NoFeL SC in the 86th minute from a penalty (1-0).
With the day’s win, NoFeL SC improved their position in the league table securing eight points from nine matches forcing Mohammedan SC to suffer 6th defeat in the ongoing league.
The day’s other league match between Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club and Chattogram Abahani Limited ended in a goalless draw at the Bangabandhu National Stadium here.