The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Dhaka

The Protiti Pharmaceutical Victory Day Club Cup Football Tournament, organised by Dhaka Mohammedan SC, will begin on January 26 at the Bangabandhu National Stadium (BNS).

"We've finalized the date after getting verbal assurance from the National Sports Council (NSC) about the availability of the ground," Mohammedan SC additional general secretary Mostaqur Rahman told UNB on Wednesday.

He said: "We are expecting an official confirmation letter in this regard from the NSC in a day or two."

The tournament was earlier scheduled to begin on January 11, but deferred by two weeks due to the renovation work at the BNS.

Replying to a question, Mostaq said they are negotiating with Bangladesh Television (BTV) as well as other private satellite channels to telecast the matches live.

"Although the fixture of the tournament is yet to be finalized, but we are trying to arrange the inaugural match between Mohammedan SC and Abahani Limited," he added.

Eight Metropolis clubs will take part in the tournament. They are Dhaka Mohammedan SC, Dhaka Abahani Limited, Muktijoddha Sangsad KC, Arambagh KS, Victoria SC, Youngmen's Club Fakirerpool, Dhaka Wanderers Club and Badda Jagarani Sangsad.