Bangladesh Federation Cup
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The Federation Cup is Bangladesh
's premier knockout competition in men's association football. The competition started in 1980 and is run by the Bangladesh Football Federation
which is responsible for all types of competitive matches in the country. The teams from the country's national league and other clubs compete in the tournament while occasionally Indian sides were invited in the past.
Matches are played in the country's main venue Bangabandhu National Stadium
.
In the final round the teams are split into four groups. Two teams from each group qualify for the knockout rounds.
In 1990,1992,1993,1996,1998,2004,2006 and 2007 no competitions were held
Bangladesh
Bangladesh , officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh is a sovereign state located in South Asia. It is bordered by India on all sides except for a small border with Burma to the far southeast and by the Bay of Bengal to the south...
's premier knockout competition in men's association football. The competition started in 1980 and is run by the Bangladesh Football Federation
Bangladesh Football Federation
The Bangladesh Football Federation or BFF is the governing body of football in Bangladesh. It controls the country's men's, women's and youth national teams and oversees all aspects of the country's football....
which is responsible for all types of competitive matches in the country. The teams from the country's national league and other clubs compete in the tournament while occasionally Indian sides were invited in the past.
Matches are played in the country's main venue Bangabandhu National Stadium
Bangabandhu National Stadium
Bangabandhu National Stadium, also known as Dhaka Stadium, and formerly known as Dacca Stadium is the national stadium and a multipurpose sports arena in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It is located in the Motijheel area in the heart of the city...
.
Format
A total of 16 teams participate in the final round. The top 11 teams from the national professional league directly take part in the final round while the other five teams are qualified out of 11 teams from preliminary round competitions in which the teams are split into three groups.In the final round the teams are split into four groups. Two teams from each group qualify for the knockout rounds.
Cup winners and finalists
The clubs that were winners and runners-up of the previous tournaments are listed.In 1990,1992,1993,1996,1998,2004,2006 and 2007 no competitions were held
| Year | Winners | Runners-up | Score in the final match |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Mohammedan SC Brothers Union Brothers Union Brothers Union is a football club in Bangladesh. It is based in Dhaka, Bangladesh.-Achievements:*National Championship: 1*Premier Division League: 2*Bangladesh Federation Cup: 3-Performance in AFC competitions:... |
(Finalists were joint winners) | 0-0 |
| 1981 | Mohammedan SC | Abahani KC | 2-0 |
| 1982 | Mohammedan SC Abahani KC |
(Finalists were joint winners) | 0-0 |
| 1983 | Mohammedan SC | Abahani KC | 2-0 |
| 1984 | Mohammedan SC Abahani KC |
(Final match abandoned due to riots) | 0-0(before riots began) |
| 1985 | Abahani KC | Brothers Union Brothers Union Brothers Union is a football club in Bangladesh. It is based in Dhaka, Bangladesh.-Achievements:*National Championship: 1*Premier Division League: 2*Bangladesh Federation Cup: 3-Performance in AFC competitions:... |
1-0 |
| 1986 | Abahani KC | Brothers Union Brothers Union Brothers Union is a football club in Bangladesh. It is based in Dhaka, Bangladesh.-Achievements:*National Championship: 1*Premier Division League: 2*Bangladesh Federation Cup: 3-Performance in AFC competitions:... |
2-1 |
| 1987 | Mohammedan SC | Dhaka Wanderers | 1-0 |
| 1988 | Abahani KC | Mohammedan SC | 1-0 |
| 1989 | Mohammedan SC | Abahani KC | 2-1 (a.e.t.) |
| 1991 | Brothers Union Brothers Union Brothers Union is a football club in Bangladesh. It is based in Dhaka, Bangladesh.-Achievements:*National Championship: 1*Premier Division League: 2*Bangladesh Federation Cup: 3-Performance in AFC competitions:... |
Mohammedan SC | 0-0(a.e.t.)(4-2 pen.) |
| 1994 | Muktijoddha SKC Muktijoddha Sangsad KS Muktijoddha Sangsad KS is a football club in Bangladesh. It is based in Dhaka, Bangladesh.-Performance in AFC competitions:* Asian Club Championship: 2 appearances-External links:* *... |
Abahani Limited (Dhaka) Abahani Limited (Dhaka) Abahani Limited is a sports club in Bangladesh. It was established at Dhaka in 1972 through reorganisation of Iqbal Sporting Club. Within a short time, the club gained fame through commendable performances in hockey, cricket and football tournaments.Abahani introduced junior coaching camps on its... |
3-2 |
| 1995 | Mohammedan SC | Abahani Limited (Dhaka) Abahani Limited (Dhaka) Abahani Limited is a sports club in Bangladesh. It was established at Dhaka in 1972 through reorganisation of Iqbal Sporting Club. Within a short time, the club gained fame through commendable performances in hockey, cricket and football tournaments.Abahani introduced junior coaching camps on its... |
0-0(a.e.t.)(6-5 pen.) |
| 1997 | Abahani Limited (Dhaka) Abahani Limited (Dhaka) Abahani Limited is a sports club in Bangladesh. It was established at Dhaka in 1972 through reorganisation of Iqbal Sporting Club. Within a short time, the club gained fame through commendable performances in hockey, cricket and football tournaments.Abahani introduced junior coaching camps on its... |
Arambagh KS Arambagh KS Arambagh Krira Sangha is a sports club of Bangladesh. It is based in Arambagh, Dhaka.Arambag Club was established in Dhaka in 1958. It was at first a football club, but later became active in other games like handball, basketball and volleyball. The club has had continued success in different... |
2-1 |
| 1999 | Abahani Limited (Dhaka) Abahani Limited (Dhaka) Abahani Limited is a sports club in Bangladesh. It was established at Dhaka in 1972 through reorganisation of Iqbal Sporting Club. Within a short time, the club gained fame through commendable performances in hockey, cricket and football tournaments.Abahani introduced junior coaching camps on its... |
Muktijoddha SKC Muktijoddha Sangsad KS Muktijoddha Sangsad KS is a football club in Bangladesh. It is based in Dhaka, Bangladesh.-Performance in AFC competitions:* Asian Club Championship: 2 appearances-External links:* *... |
0-0(a.e.t.)(5-4 pen.) |
| 2000 | Abahani Limited (Dhaka) Abahani Limited (Dhaka) Abahani Limited is a sports club in Bangladesh. It was established at Dhaka in 1972 through reorganisation of Iqbal Sporting Club. Within a short time, the club gained fame through commendable performances in hockey, cricket and football tournaments.Abahani introduced junior coaching camps on its... |
Mohammedan SC | 2-1 |
| 2001 | Muktijoddha SKC Muktijoddha Sangsad KS Muktijoddha Sangsad KS is a football club in Bangladesh. It is based in Dhaka, Bangladesh.-Performance in AFC competitions:* Asian Club Championship: 2 appearances-External links:* *... |
Arambagh KS Arambagh KS Arambagh Krira Sangha is a sports club of Bangladesh. It is based in Arambagh, Dhaka.Arambag Club was established in Dhaka in 1958. It was at first a football club, but later became active in other games like handball, basketball and volleyball. The club has had continued success in different... |
3-0 |
| 2002 | Mohammedan SC | Muktijoddha SKC Muktijoddha Sangsad KS Muktijoddha Sangsad KS is a football club in Bangladesh. It is based in Dhaka, Bangladesh.-Performance in AFC competitions:* Asian Club Championship: 2 appearances-External links:* *... |
2-0 |
| 2003 | Muktijoddha SKC Muktijoddha Sangsad KS Muktijoddha Sangsad KS is a football club in Bangladesh. It is based in Dhaka, Bangladesh.-Performance in AFC competitions:* Asian Club Championship: 2 appearances-External links:* *... |
Mohammedan SC | 2-1(a.e.t.) |
| 2005 | Brothers Union Brothers Union Brothers Union is a football club in Bangladesh. It is based in Dhaka, Bangladesh.-Achievements:*National Championship: 1*Premier Division League: 2*Bangladesh Federation Cup: 3-Performance in AFC competitions:... |
Muktijoddha SKC Muktijoddha Sangsad KS Muktijoddha Sangsad KS is a football club in Bangladesh. It is based in Dhaka, Bangladesh.-Performance in AFC competitions:* Asian Club Championship: 2 appearances-External links:* *... |
1-0 |
| 2008 | Mohammedan SC | Abahani Limited (Dhaka) Abahani Limited (Dhaka) Abahani Limited is a sports club in Bangladesh. It was established at Dhaka in 1972 through reorganisation of Iqbal Sporting Club. Within a short time, the club gained fame through commendable performances in hockey, cricket and football tournaments.Abahani introduced junior coaching camps on its... |
1-1(a.e.t.)(3-2 pen.) |
| 2009 | Mohammedan SC | Abahani Limited (Dhaka) Abahani Limited (Dhaka) Abahani Limited is a sports club in Bangladesh. It was established at Dhaka in 1972 through reorganisation of Iqbal Sporting Club. Within a short time, the club gained fame through commendable performances in hockey, cricket and football tournaments.Abahani introduced junior coaching camps on its... |
0-0(a.e.t.)(4-1 pen.) |
| 2010 | Abahani Limited (Dhaka) Abahani Limited (Dhaka) Abahani Limited is a sports club in Bangladesh. It was established at Dhaka in 1972 through reorganisation of Iqbal Sporting Club. Within a short time, the club gained fame through commendable performances in hockey, cricket and football tournaments.Abahani introduced junior coaching camps on its... |
Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club is a sports club in Dhaka, Bangladesh based in Dhanmondi. It was known as Dhanmondi Club before it had its founder name added when turning into a limited company.-Football:... |
5-3(a.e.t.) |
Statistics by club
| Team | Winner | Runners-up | Years won | Years runners-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammedan Sporting Club (Dhaka) Mohammedan Sporting Club (Dhaka) Mohammedan Sporting Club is a major sporting club in Bangladesh. It is mainly located in Dhaka, Bangladesh, though there are many local branches throughout the country.-History:... |
10 | 4 | 1980*, 1981, 1982*, 1983, 1987, 1989, 1995, 2002, 2008, 2009 | 1988, 1991, 2000, 2003 |
| Abahani Limited (Dhaka) Abahani Limited (Dhaka) Abahani Limited is a sports club in Bangladesh. It was established at Dhaka in 1972 through reorganisation of Iqbal Sporting Club. Within a short time, the club gained fame through commendable performances in hockey, cricket and football tournaments.Abahani introduced junior coaching camps on its... |
8 | 7 | 1982*, 1985, 1986, 1988, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2010 | 1981, 1983, 1989, 1994, 1995, 2008, 2009 |
| Muktijoddha SKC Muktijoddha Sangsad KS Muktijoddha Sangsad KS is a football club in Bangladesh. It is based in Dhaka, Bangladesh.-Performance in AFC competitions:* Asian Club Championship: 2 appearances-External links:* *... |
3 | 3 | 1994, 2001, 2003 | 1999, 2002, 2005 |
| Brothers Union Brothers Union Brothers Union is a football club in Bangladesh. It is based in Dhaka, Bangladesh.-Achievements:*National Championship: 1*Premier Division League: 2*Bangladesh Federation Cup: 3-Performance in AFC competitions:... |
3 | 2 | 1980*, 1991, 2005 | 1985, 1986 |
| Arambagh KS Arambagh KS Arambagh Krira Sangha is a sports club of Bangladesh. It is based in Arambagh, Dhaka.Arambag Club was established in Dhaka in 1958. It was at first a football club, but later became active in other games like handball, basketball and volleyball. The club has had continued success in different... |
0 | 2 | 1997, 2001 | |
| Dhaka Wanderers | 0 | 1 | 1987 | |
| Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club is a sports club in Dhaka, Bangladesh based in Dhanmondi. It was known as Dhanmondi Club before it had its founder name added when turning into a limited company.-Football:... |
0 | 1 | 2010 |