Dhaka Abahani face Mohammedan SC today

Dhaka Abahani take on Dhaka Mohammedan SC today (Monday) in the high voltage title deciding final match of the Citycell Federation Cup Football with both the teams optimistic about winning the match, reports UNB.brThe match gets underway at 430 pm at the Bangabandhu National Stadium in the city. The State-owned Bangladesh Television (BTV) will telecast the match live, while Bangladesh Betar will run live commentary. brAll metropolis schools students can enjoy the final match without tickets using gate No- 6 by wearing their respective school uniform and showing ID cards. br“Abahani-Mohammedan match means the test of nerve, temperament and avail the best chance in the match. The team, which will cross the hurdle, will have the last laugh, veteran Abahani coach Amlesh Sen told reporters Sunday.brHe said that they were competing the tournament to clinch the Federation Cup title. “We had won the Federation Cup title in 2000, so today’s final match bears a very significance for us.” brSkipper Nazrul Islam, who missed the last two matches for suspension over red card, will play the final match. Medio Arif Khan Joy might also miss the final because of injury. brAsked to comment on Mohammedan Nigerian striker Alamu Bukola Olalekan skipper Nazrul said that he played good football in the tournament and they have a special plan to restrict Bukola, who scored eight goals in the tournament so far, in the final meet. brMohammedan SC AKM Maruful Haque thinks that they, who will play the final with cool head, will win the match.brHe said that their beginning in the tournament was fine-tuned and they want to maintain its trend in the final.brWe want to begin a new session after winning the Federation Cup title, he added.brMedio Arman Aziz will miss the final match due to card problem, he said. brEarlier, on way in to the final, Dhaka Abahani Limited beat Farashganj SC by 2-0 goals in the 1st semi-final, while Dhaka Mohammedan SC defeated Chittagong Mohammedan SC by 3-1 goals in the 2nd semis.