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BPL Football: 2nd round matches begin on Friday
The second round of matches of the 10-team ABG Bashundhara Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football will begin Friday, with two matches scheduled for the day at Mymensingh and Munshiganj.
Federation Cup champions Dhaka Mohammedan SC will play Sheikh Russel KC at 2:30 pm at the Rafique Uddin Bhuiyan Stadium in Mymensingh, while Rahmatganj MFS will also encounter Brothers Union Club at 2:30 pm at the Bir Shreshtha Matiur Rahman Stadium in Munshiganj on Friday.
BFF President Kazi Salahuddin undergoes bypass surgery
On the following day (Saturday), three matches are scheduled to be held at three venues.
Holders Bashundhara Kings will play Chittagong Abahani Ltd at the Bir Shreshtha Lt Matiur Rahman Stadium in Munshiganj, Dhaka Abahani Ltd will face Fortis FC at the Muktijoddha Smriti Stadium in Rajshahi, while Sheikh Jamal DC will meet Police FC at the Rafique Uddin Bhuiyan Stadium in Mymensingh. All will kick off at 2:30 pm.
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The third round of matches will be held on January 12 and 13.
On completion of the first round matches, holders Bashundhara Kings, Dhaka Mohammedan SC, Bangladesh Police FC and Sheikh Russel KC dominated the league table, securing the full three points from their first round matches.
Earlier in the first round of matches, Bashundhara Kings outplayed Brothers Union Club 5-2, Dhaka Mohammedan SC beat Fortis SC 2-1, Police FC defeated Chittagong Abahani Ltd 2-0, Sheikh Russel KC beat Sheikh Jamal DC 2-1, and six-time champions Dhaka Abahani Ltd played a 1-1 draw with Rahmatganj MFS.
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The BPL matches are scheduled to be held every Friday and Saturday of the week.
BFF President Kazi Salahuddin undergoes bypass surgery
President of Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) and former footballer Kazi Mohamnad Salahuddin successfully underwent coronary artery bypass surgery at the Evercare Hospital in the capital on Thursday.
After a long seven-hour surgery, a 70-year-old Kazi Salahuddin has been moved to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) for postoperative monitoring as a routine case.
BFF President Kazi Salahuddin to undergo bypass surgery on Thursday
The surgery procedure went smoothly without any complications, and the doctors are satisfied with the outcome of the surgery and are confident in a full recovery.
A medical team is now closely monitoring the BFF President's vital signs and overall condition to ensure a smooth and uneventful recovery.
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During this time, Kazi Salahuddin is in stable condition and is resting comfortably.
The medical team has advised that rest and minimal disruption are crucial for a speedy recovery and said that the privacy of the BFF President and their family is respected during this time.
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The next update will be given as soon as there are significant developments regarding the BFF President's health status.
Kazi Salahuddin, also the president of SAFF, was undergoing treatment at the Evercare Hospital in the capital from December 16, and his medical team finally recommended the approach to address his underlying cardiovascular concern.
BFF President Kazi Salahuddin to undergo bypass surgery on Thursday
President of Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) Kazi Mohammad Salahuddin will undergo a Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) surgery here on Thursday.
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Kazi Salahudfin has been undergoing treatment at the Evercare Hospital in the capital for the last nine days.
The BFF president has sought dua from all for his quick recovery.
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Federation Cup Football: Bashundhara Kings make good start beating Fortis SC in opening match
Bashundhara Kings made a good start in the 35th edition of the Federation Cup Football, the country's top-tier club football tournament, beating Fortis FC by a 1-0 goal in one of the two opening day's matches at the Sheikh Fazlul Haque Moni Stadium in Gopalganj on Tuesday.
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Brazilian forward Dorielton Gomes scored the match-winning goal for the BPL and Independence Cup champions Bashundhara Kings in the 11th minute of the keenly contested match (1-0) and was adjudged the best player of the match.
The day's other match between Bangladesh Police FC and Rahmatganj MFS ended in a 2-2 draw at the Bir Shreshtha Matiur Rahman Stadium in Munshiganj on Tuesday afternoon.
Local forward Shahed Miah scored first for Police FC in the 19th minute (1-0), while Ghanaian forward Samuel Konney restored parity for Rahmayganj MFS in the 41st minute (1-1).
Colombian striker Edis Horacio again put Police FC ahead in the 68th minute from a penalty (2-1).
Another Ghanian booter, Ernest Boateng, again neutralised the margin for the old Dhaka outfit, Rahmatganj MFS, in the 77th minute, also from a penalty (2-2).
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Rahmatganj MFS also forced former champions Dhaka Abahani Limited to play a 1-1 draw in their opening BPL match last Friday.
The next Federation Cup matches will be held after about three weeks, on January 16.
Holders Dhaka Mohammedan SC will play Chittagong Abahani Ltd at 2:45 pm at the Sheikh Fazlul Haque Moni Stadium in Gopalganj, while runners-up Dhaka Abahani Ltd will also face Brothers Union Club at 2:45 pm at the Bashundhara Kings Arena here in Group B matches on the day.
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The matches scheduled for every Tuesday of the week in the country's three different venues—Bashundhara Kings Arena, Sheikh Fazlul Haque Moni in Gopalganj, and Bir Shreshtha Matiur Rahman Stadium in Munshiganj—along with the BPL are to be held every Friday and Saturday.
The four quarterfinals of the Federation Cup Football will be held on April 2, 16, 21, and 30, respectively, with two semifinals billed for May 7 and 14, while the final match is scheduled for May 21.
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The 35th edition of the Federation Cup Football , the country's top-tier Club Football Tournament, begins on Tuesday (December 26) at two separate venues across the country.
Two matches will be held on the opening day (Tuesday).
BPL & Independence Cup champions Bashundhara Kings will start their campaign taking on Fortis FC in a Group C match at 2:30 pm at the Sheikh Fazlul Haque Moni Stadium in Gopalganj.
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Bangladesh Police will play Rahmatganj MFS in a Group A match also at 2:30 pm at the Bir Shreshtha Matiur Rahman Stadium in Munshiganj in the other opening day's match.
The next matches will be held after about three weeks later on January 16.
Holders Dhaka Mohammedan SC will play Chittagong Abahani Ltd at 2:45 pm at the Sheikh Fazlul Haque Moni Stadium in Gopalganj while runners- up Dhaka Abahani Ltd will face Brothers Union Club also at 2:45 pm at the Bashundhara Kings Arena here in Group B matches..
The ceremonial draw of the 10-team Federation Cup Football Tournament was held in the 2nd week of this month with two arch- rivals -- defending champions Dhaka Mohammedan SC and runners-up Dhaka Abahani Ltd-- putting in Group B.
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All the ten Premier League teams, split into three groups will compete in the first phase of the Federation Cup Football , initially on league basis matches..
The matches will be held in country's three different venues---Bashundhara Kings Arena, Sheikh Fazlul Haque Moni in Gopalganj and Bir Shreshtha Matiur Rahman Stadium in Munshiganj.
The Federation Cup Football matches will be held on every Tuesday of the week alongside 10- team prestigious Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football, scheduled for every Friday and Saturday.
The four quarterfinals of the Federation Cup Football will be held on April 2, 16, 21 and 30 respectively, two semifinals billed for May 7 and 14 while the final match scheduled for May 21.
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Grouping of Federation Cup Football are:
Group A -Bangladesh Police FC, Sheikh Jamal DC and Rahmatganj MFS
Group B - Dhaka Abahani Ltd, Dhaka Mohammedan SC, Chittagong Abahani Ltd, Brothers Union Club
Group C - Bashundhara Kings, Sheikh Russel KC and Fortis FC.
BPL Football:Sheikh Russel KC beat Sheikh Jamal DC 2-1
In a battle of two former champions, Sheikh Russel KC beat Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club by 2-1 goals in the day's lone first round match of the 10-team ABG Bashundhara Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football at the Bashundhara Kings Arena here on Saturday.
On completion of the first round matches, holders Bashundhara Kings, Dhaka Mohammedan SC, Bangladesh Police FC and Sheikh Russel KC dominated the league table securing full three points from their first round matches.
In the day's match, Sheikh Russel KC dominated the first half by a goal.
Burondi striker Selemani Landry put Sheikh Russel KC ahead in the very 6th minute of the match by a placing shot, utilizing a left wing pass from Sumon Reza (1-0)
Nigerian defender Ganiu Atanda doubled Sheikh Russel margin in the 49th minute by an angular header that kissed the Sheikh Jamal net touching the goal bar (2-0)
Uzbek defender Kholmatov pulled the Sheikh Jamal margin one back in the 59th minute, firing the net, off a header of his team mate (2-1).
Earlier, Sheikh Jamal DC were reduced to 10-man in the stoppage time of the first half (45+3 minute) as their defender Mahmudul Hasan Kiron got a direct red card.
Kiron received a direct card as he brought down onrushing Sarwar Zaman Nipu of Sheikh Russel in the danger zone.
Head Coach of Sheikh Russel KC also received a red card in the stoppage time of the match (90+2 minute).
Earlier in BPL opener on Friday, Bashundhara Kings outplayed Brothers Union Club 5-2, Dhaka Mohammedan SC beat Fortis SC 2-1, Police FC defeated Chittagong Abahani Ltd 2-0 and six-time champions Dhaka Abahani Ltd played 1-1 draw with Rahmatganj NFS
The 2nd round matches will be held on December 29 and 30.
The BPL matches are scheduled to be held every Friday and Saturday of the week.
BPL Football: Holders Bashundhara Kings make flying start beating Brothers Union 5-2
Defending champions Bashundhara Kings made a flying start start in the 10-team Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football beating Brothers Union Club by 5-2 goals in one of the four opening day's first round matches at their home venue --Bashundhara Kings Arena here on Friday.
Brazilian forward Dorielton Gomes struck twice for the Kings in the 58th and 61st minutes, local striker Rakib Hossain, captain Robson Robinho and forward Mohammad Ibrahim scored one each for Kings in the 8th, 89th and 90+4 minutes respectively.
Later, Rakib Hossain was adjudged the best player of the match.
Rabby Hossain Rahul and Uzbek forward Otabek scored one each for the Gopibagh outfit Brothers in the 69th and 90+2 minutes respectively.
In the day's another match, last time runners-up Dhaka Abahani Limited shared point with mediocre Rahmatganj MFS in 1-1 draw at the the Sheikh Fazlul Haque Moni Stadium in Gopalganj.
Brazilian midfielder Jonathon put Dhaka Abahani ahead in the 21st minute.
Ghana forward Ernest leveled the margin for Rahmatganj in the 67th minute. Rahmatganj custodian Mohammed Nayem was adjudged the best player of the match.
In the day's other match, Dhaka Mohammedan SC beat Fortis SC by 2-1 goals at the Muktijoddha Smrity Stadium in Rajshahi.
Emon and Nigerian booter Emmanuel scored one each for the black and whites Mohammedan in the 14th and 90th minutes respectively while Omar netted the lone goal for Fortis FC in the 43rd minute.
In the day's other match, Bangladesh Police FC defeated Chittagong Abahani Ltd by 2-0 goals at the Rafique Uddin Bhuiyan Stadium in Mymensingh.
Colombian forward Edis Horacio scored both the goals for the Policemen in the 22nd and 43rd minutes respectively and was adjudged the player of the match.
Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club will play Sheikh Russel KC in the remaining first round match on Saturday (December 23) at 2:3O pm at the Bashundhara Kings Arena here.
The 2nd round matches will be held on December 29 and 30.
The BPL matches are scheduled to be held every Friday and Saturday of the week.
BPL Football: Holders Bashundhara Kings to play Brothers Union in one of four opening day matches Friday
Defending champions Bashundhara Kings will start their campaign in the country's most prestigious football meet, the 10-team Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) taking on Brothers Union in one of the four opening day matches on Friday (Dec 22).
The first round match will kick-off at 4:30 pm at their home venue --Bashundhara Kings Arena in the capital on Friday.
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Besides, three more first round matches will be held on the opening day (Friday) at three venues across the country.
Former champions Dhaka Abahani Limited will play Rahmatganj MFS at 2:30 pm at the Sheikh Fazlul Haque Moni Stadium in Gopalganj, Mohammedan SC will face Fortis SC at 2:30 pm at Muktijoddha Smrity Stadium in Rajshahi while Bangladesh Police will meet Chittagong Abahani also at 2:30 pm at Rafique Uddin Bhuiyan Stadium in Mymensingh in other first round matches on Friday.
BPL Football begins Friday; four matches on opening day
Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club will play Sheikh Russel KC in the remaining first round match on Saturday (December 23) at 2:3O pm at the Bashundhara Kings Arena here.
The 2nd round matches will be held on December 29 and 30.
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The BPL matches will be on every Friday and Saturday of the week while Federation Cup Football matches, will kick-off on December 26, to be held on every Tuesday.
BPL Football begins Friday; four matches on opening day
The country's most prestigious football meet, Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football, begins on Friday at four venues across the country.
Four first-round matches of the 10-team league will be held on the opening day (Friday).
Defending champions Bashundhara Kings will play Brothers Union Club at 4:30 pm in the first round match at their home ground, Bashundhara Kings Arena in the capital, on the opening day.
Former champions Dhaka Abahani Limited will play Rahmatganj MFS at 2:30 pm at the Sheikh Fazlul Haque Moni Stadium in Gopalganj; Mohammedan SC will face Fortis SC at 2:30 pm at Muktijoddha Smrity Stadium in Rajshahi; and Bangladesh Police will meet Chittagong Abahani at 2:30 pm at Rafique Uddin Bhuiyan Stadium in Mymensingh in other first round matches on the opening day.
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Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club will play Sheikh Russel KC in the remaining first-round match on Saturday (December 23) at 2:30 pm at the Bashundhara Kings Arena.
The second round of matches will be held on December 29 and 30.
The BPL matches will be on every Friday and Saturday of the week, while the Federation Cup football matches will kick off on December 26, and be held every Tuesday.
Meanwhile, the ceremonial draw of the 10-team Federation Cup Football Tournament was held earlier, with two arch-rivals, Dhaka Mohammedan SC and Dhaka Abahani Ltd, putting themselves in the same group.
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All 10 Premier League teams, split into three groups, will compete in the first phase of the Federation Cup of Football, initially on a league basis, beginning on December 26.
The matches will be held in the country's three different venues: the Basundhara Kings Arena, Sheikh Fazlul Haque Moni in Gopalganj, and Bir Shreshtha Matiur Rahman Stadium in Munshiganj.
Two matches will be held on the opening day (December 26).
Bangladesh Police will play Rahmatganj MFS in a Group A match at the Bir Shreshtha Matiur Rahman Stadium in Munshiganj, while Bashundhara Kings will face Fortis FC in a Group C match at the Sheikh Fazlul Haque Moni Stadium in Gopalganj. Both will kick off at 2:30 pm on the day.
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Grouping are:
Group A: Bangladesh Police FC, Sheikh Jamal DC and Rahmatganj MFS.
Group B: Dhaka Abahani Ltd, Dhaka Mohammedan SC, Chittagong Abahani Ltd, Brothers Union Club.
Group C: Bashundhara Kings, Sheikh Russel KC, and Fortis FC.
Independence Cup Football: Bashundhara Kings clinch title beating Dhaka Mohammedan 2-1 in final
Coming from behind, a 10-man Bashundhara Kings clinched the Independence Cup trophy for the 2nd consecutive time beating Federation Cup champions Dhaka Mohammedan SC by 2-1 goal in the final al the Sheikh Fazlul Haque Moni Stadium in Gopalganj on Monday.
The first-ever final match between holders Bashundhara Kings and Federation Cup Champion Mohammedan SC was locked in a goalless position in the first half at the first-ever final of a major football tournament arranged in Gopalganj.
This was the 3rd Independence title for the star studded Bashundhara Kings since their first appearance in country's top level football in 2018.
It was also a sweet revenge for the Kings of their 1-2 goal defeat against Dhaka Mohammedan in the semifinal of the last Federation Cup Football.
In the day's keenly contested final, BPL champions Kings were restricted to 10-man in the 48th minute as their forward Rafiqul Islam got marching order after received a direct card for a rough charge.
Taking the advantage, Nigerian defender Emmanuel Agbaji put Mohammedan SC ahead in the 49th minute by accurate header from goalmouth melee, off a Muzafforov corner (1-0).
But, twinkling of an eye, national forward Rakib Hossain leveled the margin for the Kings in the following minute (50th minute) by a left footed ground shot (1-1)
Later, he was adjudged the best player of the tournament.
Brazilian striker Dorielton Gomes scored the match-winning goal for the all red Kings in the 82nd minute (2-1) and was adjudged the man of the final.
Dhaka Mohammedan SC was adjudged the most disciplined team to receive fair play trophy.
Holders Bashundhara Kings smartly reached the final of the season's curtain raiser soccer meet, the Independence Cup Football ' 2023 crushing former champions Dhaka Abahani Limited by 4-0 goal in the 2nd semifinal at their home venue--Bashundhara Kings Arena here.
Traditional Dhaka Mohammedan SC qualified for the final after about nine years eliminating Old Dhaka outfit Rahmatganj MFS by 1-0 goal at the Sheikh Fazlul Haque Moni Stadium in Gopalganj on Friday.
Earlier in the quarterfinals, Bashundhara Kings beat Bangladesh Army by 2-1 goal, Dhaka Abahani Ltd eliminated Sheikh Jamal DC by 3-2 goal in tie breaker, Mohammedan SC beat Chittagong Abahani Ltd by 1-0 goal in the extra time while Rahmatganj MFS defeated Police FC by 2-1 goal.