Abahani Limited Dhaka and Bashundhara Kings got off a winning start in the BFF U-18 Football League that has begun from today (Saturday) at three separate venues in Dhaka.

At Bashundhara Kings Arena practice ground, Abahani Limited blanked Fortis Football Club by 2-0 goals in the inaugural match of the opening day with Dipu and Yeasin scored one goal each for the winners in the 11th and 63rd minutes respectively.

Vice-President of Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) and Professional League Management Committee's Chairman Md. Imrul Hasan, its general secretary Imran Hossain Tushar and member Mohidur Rahman Miraj were present in the opening ceremony. 

At armed-police battalion field at Uttara, Bashundhara Kings defeated Rahmatganj Muslim and Friends Society by 2-1 goals.

In the proceeding, Shofiq and Asad scored one goal each for Kings in the  45+3rd and 52nd minutes respectively while Delowar pulled one back for old  Dhaka outfit Rahjmatganj in the 90+3rd minute of the match. 

At Mohammadpur's government physical education training ground, Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club split point with Bangladesh Police Football Club when their match ended in a 1-1 goal draw.

In the day's match, Zuhan put Police FC ahead in the 17th minute while Hridoy scored the equalizer for Sheikh Jamal in the 78th minute of the match.

BDST: 1909 HRS, JUNE 22, 2024
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