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Nasir Uddin Chowdhury
Nasiruddin Chowdhury ( bn, নাসিরউদ্দিন চৌধুরী; born 9 October 1985) is a Bangladeshi professional footballer who plays as a defender for Bangladesh Premier league club Chittagong Abahani Limited. Club career Early years Born in Chittagong, Nasir played football by spending coaching money to get admission in college. He didn't have boots even before giving trial at Chittagong Pioneer Football League. When the Chittagong league was postponed, Nasir's friend encouraged him to participate in a for the Bangladesh Army Football Team, and although his parents were hesitant, Nasir impressed in the trials and ended up getting selected by the army officials. Nasir started his career with the army at the 28 East Bengal Regiment of Chittagong Cantonment. After completing his military Nasir travelled to Sri Lanka in 2000 as, the Bangladesh Army participated in football tournament on the occasion of 50 years anniversary of Sri Lanka Army. Former Bangladesh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abahani Limited Dhaka
Abahani Limited Dhaka ( bn, ঢাকা আবাহনী লিমিটেড), also referred as Dhaka Abahani or Abahani Limited, is a Bangladeshi professional Association football, football club based in the Dhanmondi area of Dhaka, Bangladesh. The club currently competes in the Bangladesh Premier League (Football), Bangladesh Premier League, the top flight of Football in Bangladesh, Bangladeshi Football. The club was founded as Abahani Krira Chakra ( bn, আবাহনী ক্রীড়া চক্র), through the re-organisation of Iqbal Sporting Club in 1972 by Sheikh Kamal, the eldest son of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. In 1989, it was converted into a Limited company. Abahani Limited Dhaka is regarded as one of the country's most renowned and well supported clubs. Since arriving in the domestic football scene, the club has formed a long enduring rivalry with the neighboring Mohammedan SC (Dhaka), Dhaka Mohammedan SC, known as the Dhaka Derby. The club has won elev ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sri Lanka Army
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Brothers Union
Brothers Union is a football club based in Gopibag, Dhaka. The club was founded in 1949 and the regal business tycoon Kazi Ghiyasuddin Ahmed, better known as K. G. Ahmed served as the founder chairman of the club. At the beginning it was a well-known cultural organization. In 1973, the club started their football activities. They played 3rd Division Football League in 1973 and in 1974 and were promoted to 2nd Division in 1975. Brothers also won the title in the same year and as a result this club was promoted to 1st Division. Brothers won their first major title in the year 2004. After they were relegated from BPL in 2021-22 season the club withdrew their name from participating in the BCL. They will return in the BCL for 2022-23 season. History On 17 August 2021 Brothers Union lost by 4–0 goals against Muktijoddha Sangsad KC and result of the match confirmed relegation of the club from Bangladesh Premier League. Its their first ever relegation after formation of the clu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2009–10 Bangladesh League
The 2009–10 Citycell Bangladesh League started on 25 October 2009. 13 teams will compete with each other on a home and away basis. The third edition of Bangladeshi football in the professional era was renamed from B League to Bangladesh League in order to combat suggestions that it is a second-tier league. Clubs * Abahani Limited, Dhaka * Mohammedan Sporting Club, Dhaka * Sheikh Russel KC, Dhaka * Brothers Union, Dhaka * Mohammedan Sporting Club, Chittagong * Farashganj SC, Dhaka * Rahmatganj MFS, Dhaka * Abahani Limited, Chittagong * Arambagh KS, Dhaka * Muktijoddha Sangsad KC, Dhaka * Beanibazar SC, Sylhet * Feni Soccer Club, Feni * Narayanganj Suktara Sangsad, Narayanganj Final standings Season statistics Top scorers Goalscorers References {{DEFAULTSORT:2009-10 Bangladesh League Bangladesh Football Premier League seasons Bangladesh Bangladesh (}, ), officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh, is a country in South Asia. It is the eighth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mohammedan Sporting Club (Dhaka)
Mohammedan Sporting Club Limited Dhaka, founded in 1936 at Dhaka, is one of the oldest and one of the most popular football clubs in Bangladesh, with a support base in all parts of the country. The club currently plays in the Bangladesh Premier League. History The clubs journey began in Hazaribagh. Members of the famed Nawab family of Dhaka wanted to establish a local club for the youth. As a result, Muslim Sports Club came into being in 1927. Nine years later, with Khwaja M. Ajmal as its president, it was renamed Mohammedan Sporting Club, after its more renowned predecessor the Kolkata Mohammedan. Though it was established to create enthusiasm for sports amongst the local Muslim community, the club later broke the race, class and ethnic barrier and became a crowd favorite. In the late 40s, MSC started to flourish with Mohammad Shahjahan at the helm. Shahjahan left Kolkata Mohammedan and came to Bangladesh after the partition. The 1950s was a time for Dhaka Wanderers. They ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maruful Haque
Maruful Haque ( bn, মারুফুল হক) is a Bangladeshi professional football coach and former player, who is currently the head coach of Sheikh Jamal DC. He is the first-ever South Asian to get a UEFA A license in 2015. Early stage Maruful's roots lie in Gafargaon of Mymensingh. He had interests in all kinds of sports in his youth. He played 1st division kabaddi with Zurine Janata Club. He had an offer from 1st division basketball club Dhaka Panthers. Sonali Bank wanted him on its hockey team and BJMC offered him in athletics and 400 meters javelin. However, he chose football for his professional career. Maruful played in Dhaka League for Bangladesh Boys’ Club in 1992–1994. He was called up for the preliminary squad of the Bangladesh U19 team. He regularly featured for his Zilla football team. He completed his degree from Mymensingh Ananda Mohan College. He earned a BPED from Dhaka Physical Education College in 1993. A year later, Bangladesh University of Engin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bangladesh Super Cup
Super Cup is the highest-budgeted football competition organized by the Bangladesh Football Federation and is one of the two club football season cups in Bangladesh, the other being Federation Cup. It started in 2009. The tournament is currently sponsored by Grameenphone. History The competition kicked off for the first time on Wednesday, 11 March 2009 inaugurated by Citycell's Chief Executive Officer Michel Seamour and the Federation's president Kazi Salahuddin in which Mohammedan Sporting Club became the first champion beating arch-rival Abahani Limited. The prize money for the tournament was $150,000 which is said to be a record in Asia. Mohammedan defeated the country's Premier League winners Abahani 1–0 in an exciting final attended by a crowd of 40,000 in the country's main international football venue Bangabandhu National Stadium. The second Super Cup was on 6 August 2011 at Bangabandhu National Stadium by 2010–2011 season champion Abahani Ltd beating Mohammedan S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amin Ahmed Chowdhury
Amin Ahmed Chowdhury was a Bangladeshi army officer and diplomat. Early life Chowdhury was born in South Anandpur village of Fulghazi in Feni. He joined Pakistan Army in 1964 and was commissioned in 1966. When the Liberation War of Bangladesh started he join Bangladesh Army in 1971 and took part the war under Z Force and was seriously injured in the combat. After the Pakistan Army surrendered, He was honored as Bir Bikrom, which is the third highest gallantry award in Bangladesh. After military retirement Chowdhury held various coveted posts in the government. He was appointed as managing director of Trust for the Welfare of Freedom Fighter, chairman of Bangladesh Tea Board, chairman of Retired Armed Forces Officers Welfare Organization (RAOWA), etc. Amin also played as pivotal and pioneering role in raising local fund from Bangladeshi expatriates from all walks of life, arranging grants and loans from the Government of Bangladesh and obtaining approvals from governments of Oman ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Muktijoddha Sangsad KC
Muktijoddha Sangsad KC ( bn, মুক্তিযোদ্ধা সংসদ ক্রীড়া চক্র) is a Bangladeshi professional football club based in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The club is nicknamed The Freedom Fighters. It competes in the country's premier competition, Bangladesh Premier League. History Early Years Founded in 1981, by the Muktijoddha Sangsad welfare association, in remembrance of the Freedom Fighters that died in Bangladesh during the 1971 Liberation War. In 1982, during their time in the Dhaka First Division, Muktijoddha formed a fierce rivalry with BRTC FC. The two clubs fought head on for promotion and during the league ending game, Muktijoddha's forward "Lucky" Govinda who was lethal throughout the season was not able to prevent the clubs defeat. After the game concluded, the agitated fans attacked and vandalized the BRTC clubhouse, injuring many BRTC players and coaching staff. In 1983, the dark period was soon over, as Muktijoddha were crowne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aminul Haque (footballer)
Aminul Haque (Bengali: আমিনুল হক; born 5 October 1980), is a former Bangladeshi professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He is regarded as one of the greatest Bangladeshi footballers of all time, and has been described as the greatest goalkeeper to have represented Bangladesh. He is considered one of the most influential footballers of his generation in South Asia alongside Ali Ashfaq and Bhaichung Bhutia. Haque's positional sense and ability to read the game made him one of the greatest goalkeepers in South Asian football history. Shebby Singh of ESPN Star suggested that Haque deserves to play in a better league, even in England with proper training. Early life Aminul was born on October 5, 1980, in Bhola district but he spent his childhood living in Dhaka. His two brothers also played in the National League. In 1993, he played his first Pioneer League for MSPCC. Club career Aminul made his senior club debut with the Mohammedan team in 1994. Trying ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George Weah
George Tawlon Manneh Oppong Ousman Weah (; born 1 October 1966) is a Liberian politician and former professional footballer who is the incumbent president of Liberia, in office since 2018. Prior to his election to the presidency, Weah served as Senator from Montserrado County. He played as a striker in his prolific 18-year professional football career, which ended in 2003. He is the first African former professional footballer to become a head of state. After beginning his career in his native Liberia, Weah spent 14 years playing for clubs in France, Italy and England. Arsène Wenger first brought him to Europe, signing him for Monaco in 1988. Weah moved to Paris Saint-Germain in 1992 where they won the Ligue 1 in 1994 and became the top scorer of the 1994–95 UEFA Champions League. He signed for AC Milan in 1995 where he spent four successful seasons, winning the Serie A twice. He moved to the Premier League towards the end of his career and had spells at Chelsea and Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Liberia
Liberia (), officially the Republic of Liberia, is a country on the West African coast. It is bordered by Sierra Leone to Liberia–Sierra Leone border, its northwest, Guinea to its north, Ivory Coast to its east, and the Atlantic Ocean to its south and southwest. It has a population of around 5 million and covers an area of . English is the official language, but over 20 indigenous languages are spoken, reflecting the country's ethnic and cultural diversity. The country's capital and largest city is Monrovia. Liberia began in the early 19th century as a project of the American Colonization Society (ACS), which believed black people would face better chances for freedom and prosperity in Africa than in the United States. Between 1822 and the outbreak of the American Civil War in 1861, more than 15,000 freed and free-born black people who faced social and legal oppression in the U.S., along with 3,198 Afro-Caribbeans, relocated to Liberia. Gradually developing an Americo- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
