The New Nation - Internet Edition

for cyclone victims

UNB, Dhaka

State-run mobile phone company Teletalk named as the title sponsor of the 'best of three football matches', involving the country's two soccer giants Abahani Limited and Dhaka Mohammedan SC, to raise funds for the cyclone victims.

BFF president and organising committee chairman SA Sultan Tito disclosed this at a press conference at the BFF conference room in the afternoon.

Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) arranged the three-match series between the country's two sports titans on December 3, 5 and 7-- all at the Bangabandhu National Stadium -- to help the Sidr victims.

BFF vice president Abdur Rahim, acting general secretary Manjoor Hossain Malu and Mohammedan SC general secretary and co-chairman of the organising committee Lokman Hossain Bhuiyan were present on the occasion.

BFF acting general secretary Manjoor Hossain Malu and managing director of Teletalk Amirul Hassan signed an agreement to this effect at the press conference on behalf their respective organisations.

Under the deal, Teletalk Limited will provide Tk 3 lakh to the BFF to be the title sponsor of the meet and it has earned the right to place some 23 billboards around the ground, display Teletalk banners around the stadium. Besides, all the participating players will use the logo of Teletalk in their armbands.

Teletalk will provide medals, crests and trophies to the teams in addition to a best player's award.

The entire proceeds of the three-match series will go to the Chief Adviser's Relief and Welfare Fund.

The rates of ticket have been fixed at Tk 100 for VIP gallery (one match), Tk 30 for gallery (one match) and Tk 75 for gallery for all the three matches. The tickets are now available at different booths in the city.

'Radio Today', the official partner of the exhibition matches, will give match updates after every five minutes.

Fans of both Abahani Limited and Mohammedan SC have launched massive campaigns in different parts of the city and its adjoining areas to make the series a success.

Meanwhile, the BFF will hold a rally today (Sunday) at 11 am with the participation of the players and officials of different metropolis clubs to inspire the people to enjoy the charity match. The rally will start from Bangabandhu National Stadium and conclude at the National Press Club.