Federation Cup

Mitul's Abahani defy odds in Fed Cup classic

In the highly anticipated match at Shaheed Dhirendranath Datta Stadium, neither Kings nor Abahani could create any clear-cut chances in the first half, but the holders headed to the interval with an extra-man advantage.

Brothers back in Fed Cup last four after 20 years

Brothers last made it to the semifinals in 2005 when they won their third Federation Cup title.

Mohammedan slip, Abahani cruise in Fed Cup opener

Last season’s runners-up Mohammedan stumbled to a 1-0 defeat against Rahmatganj MFS in Dhaka, while 12-time champions Abahani showcased their dominance in a commanding 3-0 victory over Chittagong Abahani in Cumilla.

'Runners-up trophies do not go with the name of Mohammedan'

Mohammedan Sporting Club finished the season as runners-up in the Bangladesh Premier League for the first time in 14 years after finishing runners-up in two club competitions. Alfaz Ahmed, the man behind the resurgence of the Motijheel outfit, spoke with The Daily Star's Anisur Rahman about the process of rebuilding Mohammedan and many other aspects.

Jahid turns villain to hero in Kings' triumph

Jahid first-ever goal in top flight became a memorable one.

Kings show why they are champions

Bashundhara Kings and their loyal band of travelling fans were ecstatic at the Rafique Uddin Bhuiyan Stadium in Mymensingh yesterday as the club added the Federation Cup to the Independence Cup and the Bangladesh Premier League following a come-from-behind 2-1 win over Mohammedan Sporting Club.

Federation Cup Final / Kings eye rare treble, Mohammedan look for 12th

Favourites Bashundhara Kings will look to add a new feather to their burgeoning cap when they take on defending champions Mohammedan in the final of the Federation Cup at the Rafique Uddin Bhuiyan Stadium in Mymensingh today.

WHAT TO WATCH

Bangladesh Premier League football champions Bashundhara Kings will take on Mohammedan in the final of the Federation Cup in Mymensingh today, while in Dublin, German champions Bayer Leverkusen will face Atalanta in the grand finale of the UEFA Europa League. 

Kings outplay Abahani to enter Fed Cup final

Kings are now aiming to win a treble -- a feat only achieved by Sheikh Russell in the 2012-13 season.

May 31, 2023
May 31, 2023

A triumphant Mohammedan after nine years

Captain Souleymane Diabate engineered an extraordinary fightback as Mohammedan beat archrivals Abahani 4-2 on penalties following a 4-4 draw in regular and extra time during a topsy-turvy Federation Cup final in Cumilla yesterday to clinch their first title in nine years.

May 31, 2023
May 31, 2023

Diabate enjoys 'special moment'

Soon after the presentation ceremony was over following the pulsating Federation Cup final in Cumilla yesterday, Mohammedan captain Souleymane Diabate ran up the stairs with two trophies in his hands --one for the top-scorer and another for the player of the tournament -- and a crest for becoming the most valuable player of the final. He walked into the dressing room, where the Mohammedan players were revelling following a pulsating win over arch-rivals Abahani.

May 30, 2023
May 30, 2023

Mohammedan’s Fed Cup triumph a win for Bangladesh football: Alfaz 

Having beaten arch-rivals and defending champions Abahani 4-2 in a penalty shootout in the pulsating Federation Cup final in Cumilla on Tuesday, Mohammedan Sporting Club head coach Alfaz Ahmed praised his charges for putting up their utmost effort to win the first Federation Cup trophy in 14 years.

May 30, 2023
May 30, 2023

Abahani, Mohammedan fans create buzz in Cumilla

This is the first Federation Cup final between the two traditional powerhouses of the country's football in 14 years, and the first final appearance for Mohammedan in any tournament in nine years. Hence there is a lot of excitement among fans of both clubs with an expectation of a memorable final

May 30, 2023
May 30, 2023

Cumilla reaching fever pitch ahead of grand final

For over a decade, numerous clashes between Mohammedan and Abahani, which once attracted thousands and brought out the best of a fierce rivalry, have been held almost silently in front of nearly deserted stands. But today's Federation Cup final between the country's most crowd-pulling outfits has suddenly turned up the heat in the country's football fraternity.

May 17, 2023
May 17, 2023

Lemos relishing Abahani-Mohammedan final

The two sides met later twice in cup finals during the 2009 Super Cup and 2011 Super Cup, with the Black and Whites winning the former and the Sky Blues having the last laugh two years later.

May 16, 2023
May 16, 2023

Abahani set up first final against Mohammedan in 12 years

The May 30 final will be the first cup final between the country’s two most popular football clubs in 12 years. The last time these two teams met in a final was in the 2011 Super Cup, where Abahani came out victorious.

May 9, 2023
May 9, 2023

Mohammedan knock out Kings from Fed Cup semis

Mohammedan Sporting Club stunned Bashundhara Kings 2-1 in the first semifinal to reach the final of the Federation Cup for the first time in 14 years on Tuesday. 

December 19, 2022
December 19, 2022

Federation Cup kicks off on Tuesday as coaches embrace new system

The Federation Cup, Bangladesh's premier cup competition, on Tuesday will usher into a new system that will see the tournament run for nearly seven months into the footballing season, unlike previous editions which ran for three-four weeks.

November 24, 2018
November 24, 2018

Abahani seal hattrick title

Established giants Abahani denied newcomers Bashundhara Kings history by sealing their hattrick title of the Federation Cup with a come-from-behind 3-1 win in an eventful final at the Bangabandhu National Stadium yesterday.

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