Abahani Limited Dhaka

Dhaka Abahani Limited
Full name Dhaka Abahani Limited
Nickname(s) The Sky Blue Brigade
Founded 1972 (1972)
Ground Bangabandhu National Stadium
Capacity 36,000
Chairman Bangladesh Kazi Nabil Ahmed
Manager Bangladesh Satyajit Das Rupu
Coach Bangladesh Saiful Bari Titu
League Bangladesh Premier League
2017 1st

Dhaka Abahani Limited (Bengali: ঢাকা আবাহনী লিমিটেড), formerly known as Abahani Krira Chakra (Bengali: আবাহনী ক্রীড়াচক্র) is a professional sports club based in Dhaka, Bangladesh.[1]
The club was founded through the re-organisation of Iqbal Sporting Club in 1972 by Sheikh Kamal, the eldest son of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
In domestic football, they have achieved a record six Bangladesh Football Premier League titles.[2]

History

The club won their first major domestic trophy in 1974 when they clinch the title of Dhaka League. In 2007, Bangladesh Football Premier League was introduced by Bangladesh Football Federation.Dhaka Abahani won the 2007 B.League which was the first edition of the league.[3] Dhaka Abahani Limited claimed their hat-trick titles of the Bangladesh Football Premier League by winning 2008–09 B.League & 2009–10 Bangladesh League respectively.[4] After a one-season break, Dhaka Abahani won their fourth league trophy by winning 2012 Bangladesh Football Premier League.[5] After a long trophyless run,Dhaka Abahani won the title of 2016 Bangladesh Federation Cup.[6] The triumph drew an end to the wait of the Dhanmondi outfit as the club last won a silverware back in the 2010-11 season.They also won the title of 2016 Bangladesh Football Premier League with an unbeaten record.The team became the first team to win the professional league title with an unbeaten record under the guidance of experienced coach György Kottán.[7] It was their fifth professional league title.
Dhaka Abahani started their 2016-17 season by retaining the title of 2017 Bangladesh Federation Cup.Equalling the record of arch-rival Dhaka Mohammedan,it was the 10th Bangladesh Federation Cup title for Abahani.[8] On 5 January 2018, Abahani also emerged as the champion of the Bangladesh Premier League for the record sixth time after they edged Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club 2-0 to confirm their second straight title with a game in hand.The club dedicated the title to their lifelong coach and former player Amalesh Sen, who died in October,2017.[9]

Current Squad

Dhaka Abahani Squad for 2018 AFC Cup. Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Position Player
1 Bangladesh GK Shahidul Alam Sohel
2 Bangladesh DF Nasir Uddin Chowdhury
3 Bangladesh DF Waly Faisal
4 Bangladesh DF Rayhan Hasan
6 Bangladesh MF Emon Mahmud Babu
7 Bangladesh MF Sohel Rana
8 Bangladesh MF Pranotosh Kumar Das
11 Bangladesh FW Rubel Miya
12 Bangladesh FW Imtiaz Sultan Jitu
13 Bangladesh MF Atiqur Rahman Fahad
14 Bangladesh DF Mamun Miah (Captain)
15 Bangladesh DF Saad Uddin
16 Bangladesh FW Didarul Alam
No. Position Player
18 Bangladesh DF Yeamin Ahmed Chowdhury Munna
19 Bangladesh DF Tutul Hossain Badsha
20 Bangladesh FW Nabib Newaj Jibon
21 Bangladesh MF Shahedul Alam Shahed Jr.
22 Bangladesh GK Mohammad Nayeem Mia
25 Bangladesh GK Sultan Ahmed Shakil
26 Bangladesh MF Syed Arafat Hossain Tasin
27 Bangladesh FW Faisal Ahmed Shitol
29 Bangladesh DF Jahangir Alam Sajeeb
30 Bangladesh GK Titumir Chowdhury

Coaching Staff

As of March 2018

Position Name
Head Coach Bangladesh Saiful Bari Titu
Assistant Coach Bangladesh Ali Yakub Jhontu
Goalkeeper Coach Bangladesh Atiqur Rahman Atiq
Trainer Bangladesh Kazi Nazrul Islam

Support Staff

As of March 2018

Position Name
Physio Bangladesh Shahadath Shahed
Kitman Bangladesh Mohammad Nehal

Coaches

Achievements

Domestic

2007, 2008–09 , 2009–10, 2012, 2016, 2017
1982*, 1985, 1986, 1988, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2010, 2016, 2017
1989-90
2011[10]
1974, 1977, 1981, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1989-90, 1992, 1994, 1995, 2001
2000
  • Bangladesh Liberation Cup: (1)
1977
  • Bangladesh DMFA Cup: (1)
1994
  • Bangladesh Independence Gold Cup (Rajshahi): (1)
2005

Invitational

1989
  • Bangladesh BTC Cup: (1)
1991
  • India Charms Cup: (1)
1993
2010[11]

Performance in AFC competitions

References

  1. ↑ "Bangladesh - Abahani Limited, Dhaka - Results, fixtures, squad, statistics, photos, videos and news". uk.soccerway.com. Retrieved 28 January 2018.
  2. ↑ "Abahani seal record sixth title - Dhaka Tribune". Dhakatribune.com. Retrieved 28 January 2018.
  3. ↑ "And the first-ever B. League crown goes to Abahani". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 6 February 2018.
  4. ↑ http://www.banglanews24.com. "Abahani claims hat-trick titles in B-League". www.banglanews24.com. Retrieved 6 February 2018.
  5. ↑ "Abahani clinch BPL title". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 6 February 2018.
  6. ↑ "Fed Cup champions Abahani on cloud nine - Dhaka Tribune". Dhakatribune.com. Retrieved 28 January 2018.
  7. ↑ "Champions Abahani end unbeaten". thedailystar.net. 31 December 2016. Retrieved 6 February 2018.
  8. ↑ "Walton Federation Cup 2017: Dominant Abahani retain title - Dhaka Tribune". www.dhakatribune.com. Retrieved 6 February 2018.
  9. ↑ "Abahani dedicate title to Amalesh - Dhaka Tribune". www.dhakatribune.com. Retrieved 6 February 2018.
  10. ↑ "Abahani crowned champions -". reflectionnews.com. Retrieved 6 February 2018.
  11. ↑ "Abahani romp to Bordoloi Trophy". Thedailystar.net. 16 September 2010. Retrieved 28 January 2018.
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