Abahani Limited Dhaka

Abahani Limited Dhaka (Bengali: ঢাকা আবাহনী লিমিটেড), formerly known as Abahani Krira Chakra (Bengali: আবাহনী ক্রীড়া চক্র) is a Bangladeshi professional football club based in Dhaka, that competes in the Bangladesh Premier League, the top flight of Bangladeshi Football.[1]

For the Chittagong football team, see Abahani Limited (Chittagong). For the cricket team, see Abahani Limited cricket team.

Abahani Limited Dhaka
Full nameAbahani Limited Dhaka
Nickname(s)The Sky Blue Brigade
Short nameALD
Founded1972 (1972)
StadiumBangabandhu National Stadium, Dhaka
Capacity36,000
Chairman Kazi Nabil Ahmed
Manager Satyajit Das Rupu
Coach Mário Lemos
LeagueBangladesh Premier League
2019–20BPL, 1st of 13 (no title awarded)
colours

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.

They 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]

Abahani Limited field

Current squad
Dhaka Abahani starting XI in Federation Cup 2018 final

Dhaka Abahani Limited squad for 2020–21 season.

As of 15 December 2020

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK  BAN Shahidul Alam Sohel
2 DF  BAN Raihan Hasan
3 DF  BAN Waly Faisal
4 DF  BAN Nasiruddin Chowdhury
5 DF  BAN Tutul Hossain Badsha
6 MF  BAN Mamunul Islam
7 MF  BAN Sohel Rana (2nd captain)
8 MF  BAN Pranotosh Kumar Das
9 FW  BRA Francisco Wagsley
10 FW  BAN Nabib Newaj Jibon (Captain)
11 FW  BAN Rubel Miya
12 MF  BAN Jewel Rana
13 DF  BAN Atiqur Rahman Meshu
14 DF  BAN Mamun Miah
15 FW  BAN Saad Uddin
No. Pos. Nation Player
16 MF  BAN Md. Sohel Rana
17 MF  BRA Raphael Augusto
18 GK  BAN Sultan Ahmed Shakil
19 DF  AFG Masih Saighani
20 FW  HAI Kervens Belfort
21 DF  BAN Muhammad Nazim Uddin
22 GK  BAN Mohammad Nayeem Mia
23 MF  BAN Mohammad Ridoy
24 MF  BAN Dipok Roy
25 GK  BAN Mohammad Shamim Hossen
26 DF  BAN Syed Arafat Hossain Tasin
27 FW  BAN Faisal Ahmed Shitol
29 DF  BAN Shakir Ahmed
30 GK  BAN Shohug Hossain
35 MF  BAN Al Amin Hassan Aanaf

Coaching staff

As of December 2020

Position Name
Head Coach Mário Lemos
Assistant Coach Jakaria Babu
Kervin Lemos
Goalkeeper Coach Atiqur Rahman Atiq
Trainer Kazi Nazrul Islam
Team Leader Ali Yakub Jhontu
Physio Atiqur Rahman Mithun

Coaches

Team records

Head coach's record
As of 15 March 2020
Coach From To P W D L GS GA %W
Saiful Bari Titu 7 February 2018[10] 16 May 2018 6 1 1 4 5 12 016.67
Jakaria Babu 17 October 2018[11] 23 November 2018 5 4 0 1 11 6 080.00
Mário Lemos 2 December 2018[12] Present 47 32 6 9 104 48 068.09

AFC club ranking
As of 4 October 2020.[13]
Current rank Country Team Points
70FC Bunyodkor16.07
71Bangkok United15.99
72Dhaka Abahani15.93
73Persija Jakarta15.81
74Al Wahda15.68

Achievements

Domestic
2007, 2008–09, 2009–10, 2012, 2016, 2017-18
1974, 1977, 1981, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1989–90, 1992, 1994, 1995, 2001
1982*, 1985, 1986, 1988, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2010, 2016, 2017, 2018
  • Liberation Cup: (1)
1977
1990
  • DMFA Cup: (1)
1994
2000
  • Independence Gold Cup (Rajshahi): (1)
2005
2011[14]

Invitational
1989
  • BTC Club Cup: (1)
1991
  • Charms Cup: (1)
1994
2010[15]

References
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  2. "Abahani seal record sixth title". Dhaka Tribune. 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. Retrieved 28 January 2018.
  7. "Champions Abahani end unbeaten". The Daily Star. 31 December 2016. Retrieved 6 February 2018.
  8. "Walton Federation Cup 2017: Dominant Abahani retain title". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 6 February 2018.
  9. "Abahani dedicate title to Amalesh". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 6 February 2018.
  10. "Abahani on brink of appointing coach Titu for AFC Cup". dhakatribune.com. 7 February 2018. Retrieved 16 December 2019.
  11. "ঢাকা আবাহনীর কোচ জাকারিয়া বাবু". dailynayadiganta.com. 17 October 2018. Retrieved 16 December 2019.
  12. "Abahani appoint Lemos as head coach". dhakatribune.com. 2 December 2018. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
  13. "AFC Club Ranking 2020". Archived from the original on 4 October 2020. Retrieved 4 October 2020.
  14. "Abahani crowned champions -". reflectionnews.com. Retrieved 6 February 2018.
  15. "Abahani romp to Bordoloi Trophy". The Daily Star. 16 September 2010. Retrieved 28 January 2018.
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