DHAKA, Jan 7, 2025 (BSS)- Abahani Limited Dhaka finally took their sweet 
revenge as they beat their arch-rival Mohammedan Sporting Club Limited by a 
solitary goal in the much anticipated grudge match of Bashundhara Group 
Federation Cup Football held at Shaheed Dhirendranath Datta Stadium in 
Cumilla on Tuesday.

After the barren first half, forward Mohammad Ibrahim finally broke the 
deadlock scoring the all-important goal for Abahani Limited in the 74th 
minute of the match.

Mohammedan, however, tried their best to stage a fight back in the match but 
failed to score any in the remaining proceeding.

Abahani's goalkeeper Mitul Marma and defenders foiled several attacks of 
Mohammedan in the dying moment. 

Earlier, Dhaka Abahani lost to Mohammedan by 1-0 goal in the ongoing 
Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) at the same venue rode on a lone goal by 
Mohammedan captain Souleymane Diabate in that match. 

Abahani took sweet revenge for that defeat to Mohammedan in the Federation 
Cup.

Abahani and Mohammedan will play their next group matches against Fakirerpool 
Young Men's Club on January 21 and February 4 respectively. 

Mohammedan Limited earlier made losing start in the meet as they suffered a 
solitary goal defeat to old Dhaka outfit Rahmatganj Muslim and Friends 
Society in opening group match but they bounce back to registered an 
overwhelming 6-0 goals victory over Chittagong Abahani Limited in their 
second group match.

While the sky blue Dhanmondi outfit Abahani Limited started the tournament 
with a 3-0 triumph over Chittagong Abahani Limited.