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Abahani take on arch-rival Mohammedans today

Wednesday, 2 June 2010


Holders Abahani Limited take on their arch-rival Mohammedan SC today (Wednesday) in a match of the Citycell Bangladesh League with both the teams optimistic about finishing their last league match with a win, reports UNB.
The important match will kick-off at 4:00 pm at the Bangabandhu National Stadium (BNS).
In the day's another match, Feni Soccer Club will meet Brothers Union Club in their last league match at Feni Stadium at 3:30 pm.
Abahani Limited already emerged champions of the league for the third time in a row with all-win run in the return leg.
The popular 'sky-blue' Dhanmondi based Abahani secured 67 points from 23 matches with 22 wins and one draws, including a goalless one against Mohammedan SC in the first phase of the league.
Mohammedan SC became runners-up for the 3rd time in a row with 59 points from 23 matches with 18 wins and one draws while Sheikh Russell KC finished 3rd with 50 points from 24 matches with 15 wins and five draws.
Earlier, Abahani Limited sealed the league title crushing Farashganj SC by 4-0 goals in their penultimate match on May 20.
Abahani's long-serving captain and former national medio Arif Khan Joy has decided to end his long football career after the last league match today.