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2019–20 Chittagong Abahani season

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Chittagong Abahani
2019–20 season
PresidentM. Abdul Latif
Head coachMaruful Haque
StadiumMA Aziz Stadium, Chittagong, Bangladesh[1]
Bangladesh Premier League2nd of 13
Federation CupQuarter Finals
Independence Cupcancelled
Top goalscorerLeague: Nixon Guylherme
(4 Goals)

All: Nixon Guylherme
(5 Goals)
Biggest winChittagong Abahani 2–0 Brothers Union

Chittagong Abahani 2–0 Bashundhara Kings

Chittagong Abahani 2–0 Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club
Biggest defeatDhaka Mohammedan 2–0 Chittagong Abahani

The 2019–20 season was the Chittagong Abahani's[2] 40th season since its establishment in 1980[3] and their 10th season in the Bangladesh Premier League. This also remarked their sixth consecutive season in the top flight after getting promoted in 2014.[4] In addition to domestic league, Ctg Abahani also participated on this season's edition of Federation Cup.

On 16 March 2020, All sorts of sports activities in Bangladesh were postponed until March 31 as a precaution to combat the spread of coronavirus in the country, according to a press release issued by the Ministry of Youth and Sports.

Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) postponed all Bangladesh Premier League matches until March 31.[5]

On 17 May 2020, The BFF executive committee, following an emergency meeting, declared the 12th edition of the league abandoned, scrapping promotion and relegation while cancelling the Independence Cup from the calendar.[6]

Summary

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Pre-season

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In October 2019, Chittagong Abahani organized and participated in 2019 Sheikh Kamal International Club Cup.[7][8] Players including Bangladesh National Football Team captain Jamal Bhuyan, 2010 FIFA World Cup Quarterfinalist Prince Tagoe, Luka Rotkovic, Petar Planić were signed for the tournament.[9][10][11] They also signed former National Team head coach Maruful Haque.[12] Chittagong Abahani started the tournament with a 4–1 win against Maldivian side TC Sports Club.[13][14] Abahani also beaten Young Elephants FC by 4–2[15] but lost with Mohun Bagan by 1–0.[16] In semi-final, Abahani beaten Gokulam Kerala FC with an extra-time goal.[17][18] However, Chittagong Abahani defeated by Terengganu FC in the Final[19][20] and finished the tournament as runners-up.[21] Luka, who scored three goals, was top scorer for Abahani in the tournament. The players who joined the team on loan and foreigners except Ikbol, Didier and Matthew were released after the tournament.

On November 20, Abahani signed a one-year contract with Maruful Haque.[22][23][24] The signing made record as Maruful became highest paid local head coach of that season.[25] Brazilian footballer Nixon Guylherme and Uzbek defender Shukurali Pulatov were signed to fill up foreign quota while Bangladesh international Nasirul Islam Nasir, Monjurur Rahman Manik, Rakib Hossain, Mohammad Rocky etc. were also signed to form a strong squad for upcoming season.[26]

From December 4 to December 8, Chittagong Abahani took part in Mymensingh DFA Challenge Cup, a pre-season tournament, along with Saif Sporting Club and Bangladesh Police FC.[27] The tournament was won by defeating Police FC in final with 1–0 margin.[28][29]

December

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In this month, the new football season started with 2019 Federation cup.[30] Abahani played first match of the season against Brother Union on 22 December and won it by 2–0 with goals scored by Nixon and Matthew.[31][32] Five days later, the last match of Group B against Bashundhara kings was won with 2–0 score.[33] Rakib and Didier scored the goals.[34] Abahani qualified for the knockout stage as group champion.[35] Three days later, Abahani suffered a 2–0 defeat against Dhaka Mohammedan[36] in quarter-final and were knocked out from 2019 Federation Cup.[37]

January

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The club started the new year with good news as two players from the team, Manik Hossain Mollah, Monjurur Rahman Manik and Rakib Hossain called up in 23-men squad of Bangladesh National Team for 2020 Bangabandhu Cup.[38][39] Rakib and Manik both made their international debut against Sri Lanka.

February

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Ctg Abahani started 2019-20 BPL against Sheikh Jamal DC on 13 February. The away match was won with 2–0 as Didier and Matthew found the net.[40] Five days later, the team suffered a 2–1 defeat against Arambagh KS in the first home game of the league. Shakhawat Rony scored the only goal in that match. On 23 February, Ctg Abahani played a 2–2 draw with Saif SC at Mymensingh conceding two late goals. Nixon & Matthew scored in that match. Mohammad Nayeem made his debut for the team in this match.

March

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Ctg Abahani played their second home game of the league against Sheikh Russel KC on 2 March. The match was won by 2-0 Nixon & Mannaf Rabby scored. Five days later, Ctg Abahani defeated defending runners-up Dhaka Abahani by 2–0 on away schedule. Didier & Nasirul found the net on the game. On 15 March, they faced defending champion Bashundhara Kings at Nilphamari. Ctg Abahani made a historic comeback from 3–0 to 3-4 & won the match. Nixon netted a brace when Didier & Matthew each scored one goal. Mannaf Rabby provided two assists. On 16 March, remaining matches of month postponed till 31st march due to coronavirus outbreak.

Players

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Chittagong Abahani Ltd. squad for 2019–20 season.

As of 25 November 2019

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 Bangladesh BAN Mohammad Nehal
2 DF Bangladesh BAN Mohammad Rockey
3 DF Bangladesh BAN Shawkat Russel
4 MF Bangladesh BAN Manik Hossain Molla
5 DF Bangladesh BAN Monjurur Rahman Manik
6 DF Bangladesh BAN Nasirul Islam Nasir
7 MF Bangladesh BAN Rakib Hossain
8 MF Ivory Coast CIV Kpehi Didier Brossou (Captain)
9 FW Brazil BRA Nixon Guylherme
10 MF Nigeria NGA Matthew Chinedu
11 MF Bangladesh BAN Mohammad Shohel Rana
12 MF Bangladesh BAN Koushik Barua (3rd captain)
14 MF Bangladesh BAN Monaem Khan Raju (2nd captain)
15 MF Bangladesh BAN Shafiqul Islam
16 MF Bangladesh BAN Saker Ullah
17 MF Bangladesh BAN Mannaf Rabby
No. Pos. Nation Player
18 MF Bangladesh BAN Zahed Parvez Chowdhury
19 MF Bangladesh BAN Kawsar Ali Rabbi
20 FW Bangladesh BAN Shakhawat Hossain Rony
21 DF Bangladesh BAN Ashik Ahammed
22 GK Bangladesh BAN Azad Hossain
23 DF Bangladesh BAN Monir Alam
24 DF Uzbekistan UZB Ikbol Bobohonov
25 DF Uzbekistan UZB Shukurali Pulatov
26 DF Bangladesh BAN Saddam Hossain
28 MF Bangladesh BAN Mynul Islam
30 FW Bangladesh BAN Shakib Chowdhury
32 DF Bangladesh BAN Rashed Hossain
33 GK Bangladesh BAN Mohammad Nayeem
35 DF Bangladesh BAN Apu Ahammad
40 GK Bangladesh BAN Nasarul Islam

Pre-season and friendlies

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12 October 2019 Friendly Bangladesh Police FC 0–3 Chittagong Abahani Dhaka
  • Matthew
  • Koushik
  • Rockey
Stadium: APBN Ground
4 December 2019 Mymensingh DFA Challenge Cup Chittagong Abahani 2-2
(3-4 p)
Bangladesh Police FC Mymensingh
  • Koushik
  • Nixon soccer ball with check mark
Report Rotkovic Sidney Stadium: Mymensingh Stadium
Penalties
Nixon soccer ball with check mark

Pulatov soccer ball with check mark Ikbol soccer ball with red X Manik soccer ball with check mark

Zahid soccer ball with red X
5 December 2019 Mymensingh DFA Challenge Cup Saif SC 0-0
(2-3 p)
Chittagong Abahani Mymensingh
Stadium: Mymensingh Stadium
Penalties
soccer ball with check mark Nixon

soccer ball with check mark Ikbol

soccer ball with red X Pulatov

soccer ball with check mark Nasirul
Note: Chittagong Abahani goalkeeper Nayeem made two saves in tiebreaker.
8 December 2019 Mymensingh DFA Challenge Cup Final Chittagong Abahani 1-0 Bangladesh Police FC Mymensingh
Report Stadium: Mymensingh Stadium
3 February 2020 Friendly Chittagong Abahani 0–0 Dhaka Mohammedan Dhaka
Stadium: Aliganj Sports Ground

Competitions

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Competition First match Last match Starting round Final position Record
Pld W D L GF GA GD Win %
BPL 13 February 2020 15 March 2020 Matchday 1 2nd 6 4 1 1 13 7 +6 066.67
Federation Cup 19 December 2019 30 December 2019 Group stage Quarter Final 3 2 0 1 4 2 +2 066.67
Sheikh Kamal International Club Cup 19 October 2019 31 October 2019 Group stage Runners-up 5 3 0 2 12 8 +4 060.00
Total 14 9 1 4 29 17 +12 064.29

Source: UNB Soccerway

Federation Cup

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Group B

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Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Chittagong Abahani 2 2 0 0 4 0 +4 6 Quarter-Finals
2 Bashundhara Kings 2 1 0 1 1 2 −1 3
3 Brothers Union 2 0 0 2 0 3 −3 0
Updated to match(es) played on 27 December 2019. Source: Soccerway
22 December 2019 Match 1 Chittagong Abahani 2-0 Brothers Union Dhaka
18:15 BST
  • Nixon Guylherme 34'
  • Chinedu 82'
Report Stadium: Bangabandhu National Stadium
Referee: SH Sany (Bangladesh)

Knockout stage

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Premier League

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League table

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Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Dhaka Abahani Ltd. 6 4 1 1 12 4 +8 13
2 Chittagong Abahani Ltd. 6 4 1 1 13 7 +6 13
3 Lt. Sheikh Jamal DC 5 4 0 1 10 5 +5 12
4 Dhaka Mohammedan SC Ltd. 6 4 0 2 8 7 +1 12
5 Saif Sporting Club 6 3 2 1 8 5 +3 11
Updated to match(es) played on 15 March 2020. Source: Soccerway
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored.

Results summary

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Overall Home Away
Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts W D L GF GA GD W D L GF GA GD
6 4 1 1 13 7  +6 13 1 0 1 3 2  +1 3 1 0 10 5  +5

Last updated: 15 March 2020.
Source: Soccerway

Results by round

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Round123456789101112131415161718192021222324
GroundAHAHAAHHHAHAHAHAHHAAAHAH
ResultWLDWWWCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
Position245412222222222222222222
Updated to match(es) played on 15 May 2020 (2020-05-15). Source: Matches
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss; P = Postponed; C = Cancelled

Matches

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13 February 2020 1 Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club 0–2 Chittagong Abahani Dhaka
6:30PM BST Report
Stadium: Bangabandhu National Stadium
Referee: Mohamed Mizanur Rahman
18 February 2020 2 Chittagong Abahani 1–2 Arambagh KS Chittagong
6:30PM BST
Report
Stadium: MA Aziz Stadium
Referee: Jalaluddin
23 February 2020 3 Saif Sporting Club 2-2 Chittagong Abahani Mymensingh
15:15 BST
Report
  • Nixon Guylherme 61'
  • Chinedu 77'
Stadium: Rafiq Uddin Bhuiyan Stadium
Referee: Sujt Chandan Banarjee
2 March 2020 4 Chittagong Abahani 2–0 Sheikh Russel KC Chittagong
18:30 BST
  • Nixon Guylherme 18'
  • Mannaf 90+1'
Report Stadium: MA Aziz Stadium
Referee: Bhovon Mohon Talukdar
7 March 2020 5 Dhaka Abahani 0-2 Chittagong Abahani Dhaka
18:30 BST Report
Stadium: Bangabandhu National Stadium
Referee: Sujit Chandan Banarjee
15 March 2020 6 Bashundhara Kings 3–4 Chittagong Abahani Nilphamari
15:15 BST
Report
  • 64' Didier
  • 67' (pen.), 87' Nixon Guylherme
  • 90+5' Matthew
Stadium: Sheikh Kamal Stadium
Referee: Bharat Chandra Gour
5 April 2020 7 Chittagong Abahani Cancelled Uttar Baridhara SC Chittagong
Stadium: MA Aziz Stadium
8 April 2020 8 Chittagong Abahani Cancelled Bangladesh Police FC Chittagong
Stadium: MA Aziz Stadium
11 April 2020 9 Chittagong Abahani Cancelled Brothers Union Chittagong
Stadium: MA Aziz Stadium
21 April 2020 10 Rahmatganj MFS Cancelled Chittagong Abahani Dhaka
Stadium: Bangabandhu National Stadium
25 April 2020 11 Chittagong Abahani Cancelled Dhaka Mohammedan Chittagong
Stadium: MA Aziz Stadium
8 May 2020 12 Muktijoddha Sangsad KC Cancelled Chittagong Abahani Gopalganj
Stadium: Sheikh Fazlul Haque Mani Stadium
19 May 2020 13 Chittagong Abahani Cancelled Sheikh Jamal DC Chittagong
Stadium: MA Aziz Stadium
22 May 2020 14 Arambagh KS Cancelled Chittagong Abahani Dhaka
Stadium: Bangabandhu National Stadium
13 June 2020 15 Chittagong Abahani Cancelled Saif SC Chittagong
Stadium: MA Aziz Stadium
16 Sheikh Russel KC Cancelled Chittagong Abahani Sylhet
Stadium: Sylhet District Stadium
17 Chittagong Abahani Cancelled Dhaka Abahani Chittagong
Stadium: MA Aziz Stadium
18 Chittagong Abahani Cancelled Bashundhara Kings Chittagong
Stadium: MA Aziz Stadium
19 Uttar Baridhara SC Cancelled Chittagong Abahani Dhaka
Stadium: Bangabandhu National Stadium
20 Bangladesh Police FC Cancelled Chittagong Abahani Dhaka
Stadium: Bangabandhu National Stadium
21 Brothers Union Cancelled Chittagong Abahani Dhaka
Stadium: Bangabandhu National Stadium
22 Chittagong Abahani Cancelled Rahmatganj MFS Chittagong
Stadium: MA Aziz Stadium
23 Dhaka Mohammedan Cancelled Chittagong Abahani Comilla
Stadium: Shaheed Dhirendranath Datta Stadium
24 Chittagong Abahani Cancelled Muktijoddha Sangsad KC Chittagong
Stadium: MA Aziz Stadium

Sheikh Kamal International Club Cup

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Group stage

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Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Bangladesh Chittagong Abahani (H) 3 2 0 1 8 4 +4 6 Advance to Semi-finals
2 India Mohun Bagan 3 2 0 1 4 2 +2 6
3 Laos Young Elephants 3 2 0 1 6 6 0 6
4 Maldives TC Sports Club 3 0 0 3 2 8 −6 0
Source: GSA
(H) Hosts
19 October 2019 1 Bangladesh Chittagong Abahani 4-1 Maldives TC Sports Club Chittagong, Bangladesh
Report
Stadium: M. A. Aziz Stadium
Referee: Murad Alzawahreh (Jordan)
23 October 2019 2 Young Elephant F.C. Laos 2-4 Bangladesh Chittagong Abahani Chittagong, Bangladesh
Report
Stadium: M. A. Aziz Stadium
Referee: Sudish Kumar Pandey (Nepal)
25 October 2019 3 Chittagong Abahani Bangladesh 0–1 India Mohun Bagan AC Chittagong, Bangladesh
Report
Stadium: M. A. Aziz Stadium
Referee: Shraban Kumar Tamang (Nepal)

Knockout phase

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Semi-final
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28 October 2019 Semi-final Chittagong Abahani Bangladesh 3-2 India Gokulam Kerala F.C. Chittagong, Bangladesh
Report
Stadium: M. A. Aziz Stadium
Referee: Murad Alzawahreh (Jordan)
Final
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31 October 2019 Final Chittagong Abahani Bangladesh 1-2 Malaysia Terengganu F.C. Chittagong, Bangladesh
Report
Stadium: M. A. Aziz Stadium
Referee: Sudish Kumar Pandey (Nepal)

Statistics

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Squad statistics

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No. Pos Nat Player Total BPL Federation Cup Sheikh Kamal International Club Cup
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
1 GK Bangladesh Mohammad Nehal 8 0 2 0 2 0 4 0
2 DF Bangladesh Mohammad Rockey 3 0 1 0 0 0 1+1 0
3 DF Bangladesh Shawkat Russel 5 0 2+1 0 2 0 - -
4 MF Bangladesh Manik Hossain Molla 14 0 6 0 0+3 0 3+2 0
5 DF Bangladesh Monjurur Rahman Manik 8 0 4 0 3 0 0+1 0
6 DF Bangladesh Nasirul Islam Nasir 9 1 5+1 1 3 0 - -
7 MF Bangladesh Rakib Hossain 9 1 6 0 3 1 - -
8 MF Ivory Coast Kpehi Didier Brossou 14 7 6 3 3 1 5 3
9 FW Brazil Nixon Guylherme 8 5 5+1 4 2 1 - -
10 MF Nigeria Matthew Chinedu 14 8 6 3 3 1 4+1 4
11 MF Bangladesh Shohel Rana 5 0 0 0 0 0 3+2 0
12 MF Bangladesh Koushik Barua 1 0 0 0 0+1 0 - -
14 MF Bangladesh Monaem Khan Raju 9 0 6 0 3 0 - -
15 MF Bangladesh Shafiqul Islam 0 0 0 0 0 0 - -
16 MF Bangladesh Saker Ullah 3 0 0+2 0 0 0 1 0
17 MF Bangladesh Mannaf Rabby 6 1 0+3 1 0+3 0 - -
18 MF Bangladesh Zahid Parvez Chowdhury 0 0 0 0 0 0 - -
19 MF Bangladesh Kawsar Ali Rabbi 6 0 0+1 0 0+1 0 1+3 0
20 FW Bangladesh Shakhawat Hossain Rony 5 1 1+2 1 1+1 0 - -
21 DF Bangladesh Ashik Ahammed 0 0 0 0 0 0 - -
22 GK Bangladesh Azad Hossain 1 0 0 0 1 0 - -
23 DF Bangladesh Monir Alam 9 0 5+1 0 3 0 - -
24 DF Uzbekistan Ikbol Bobohonov 10 0 1+3 0 1 0 5 0
25 DF Uzbekistan Shukurali Pulatov 8 0 5 0 3 0 - -
26 DF Bangladesh Saddam Hossain 1 0 1 0 0 0 - -
28 MF Bangladesh Mynul Islam 0 0 0 0 0 0 - -
30 FW Bangladesh Shakib Chowdhury 0 0 0 0 0 0 - -
32 DF Bangladesh Rashed Hossain 0 0 0 0 0 0 - -
33 GK Bangladesh Mohammad Nayeem 4 0 4 0 0 0 - -
35 DF Bangladesh Apu Ahammad 0 0 0 0 0 0 - -
40 GK Bangladesh Nasarul Islam 0 0 0 0 0 0 - -
Players who left during the season but made appearance
FW Montenegro Luka Rotković 5 3 - - - - 5 3
DF Bangladesh Riyadul Hasan Rafi 4 0 - - - - 4 0
MF Bangladesh Jamal Bhuyan 5 1 - - - - 4+1 1
DF Bangladesh Rahmat Mia 4 0 - - - - 4 0
DF Bangladesh Yeasin Arafat 5 1 - - - - 5 1
FW Bangladesh Arifur Rahman 5 0 - - - - 4+1 0
DF Serbia Petar Planić 3 0 - - - - 1+2 0
GK Bangladesh Mazharul Islam Himel 1 0 - - - - 1 0

Last updated: 17 March 2020
Source: Soccerway

Goals

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Rank Player Position Total BPL Federation Cup[41][42] Independence Cup
1 Brazil Nixon Guylherme FW 5 4 1 0
2 Nigeria Chinedu Mathew MF 4 3 1 0
Ivory Coast Didier Brossou MF 4 3 1 0
3 Bangladesh Rakib Hossain MF 1 0 1 0
Bangladesh Shakhawat Rony FW 1 1 0 0
Bangladesh Mannaf Rabby MF/FW 1 1 0 0
Bangladesh Nasirul Islam Nasir DF 1 1 0 0
Own goals 0 0 0 0
Total 17 13 4 0

Goalkeeping Statistics

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Total BPL Federation Cup Independence Cup
No. Pos. Player Matches played Clean sheet (%) Goals Conceded Clean sheet (%) Goals Conceded Clean sheet (%) Goals conceded Clean sheet (%) Goals conceded
1 GK Bangladesh Mohammad Nehal 4 2 (50%) 4 1 (50%) 2 1 (50%) 2
22 GK Bangladesh Azad Hossain 1 1(100%) 0 0 (0%) 0 1 (100%) 0
33 GK Bangladesh Mohammad Nayeem 4 2(50%) 5 2 (50%)


5
TOTALS 9 5 (55%) 9 3 (33%) 7 2 (66%) 2

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