Losing finalists last time Dhaka Mohammedan SC and former champions Dhaka Abahani Limited will start their campaign in the 10-team ongoing Federation Cup Football at two separate venues on Tuesday.
Dhaka Mohammedan SC will play Rahmatganj MFS at 2:30 pm at the Bashundhara Kings Arena while Dhaka Abahani Ltd will meet their minnow Chittagong Abahani Ltd also at 2:30 pm at the Shaheed Dhirendranath Dutta Stadium in Cumilla.
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Earlier in the tournament opener on last Tuesday, Holders Bashundhara Kings managed 1-0 goal victory over Brothers Union Club while the other opening day's day's match between Bangladesh Police FC and Fortis FC ended in a goalless draw
Ten premier division league clubs, split into two groups, are initially participating in the first phase of the Federation Cup Football at three venues in Dhaka, Mymensingh and Cumilla
Grouping of Federation Cup:
Group A -Bashundhara Kings, Bangladesh Police FC, Fortis FC, Brothers Union Club and Dhaka Wanderers Club
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Group B - Mohammedan SC Ltd, Dhaka Abahani Ltd, Chattagram Abahani Ltd, Rahmatganj MFS and Fakirerpool Youngmen's Club.
Later, top two teams from each of the groups will play in the meet's next round (qualification and elimination) like the Franchisee Cricket League