Bangladesh Federation Cup
Federation Cup, previously called in full Bangladesh Federation Cup, is Bangladesh's premier knockout competition in men's association football. The competition started in 1980 and is run by the Bangladesh Football Federation which is responsible for all types of competitive matches in the country. The teams from the country's premier league and other clubs compete in the tournament while occasionally Indian sides were invited in the past. Most of the matches are played in the country's main football venue Bangabandhu National Stadium.
Format
A total of 16 teams participate in the final round. The top 10 teams from the Bangladesh Premier League directly take part in the final round while the other six teams are qualified out of 11 teams from preliminary round competitions in which the teams are split into three groups.
In the final round the teams are split into four groups. Two teams from each group qualify for the knockout rounds.[1]
Cup winners and finalists
The clubs that were winners and runners-up of the previous tournaments are listed.[2][3]
In 1990, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1998, 2004, 2006 and 2007 no competitions were held.
Statistics by club
Team |
Winner |
Runners-up |
Years won |
Years runners-up |
Mohammedan Sporting Club | 10 | 4 | 1980*, 1981, 1982*, 1983, 1987, 1989, 1995, 2002, 2008, 2009 | 1988, 1991, 2000, 2003 |
Abahani Limited | 8 | 7 | 1982*, 1985, 1986, 1988, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2010 | 1981, 1983, 1989, 1994, 1995, 2008, 2009 |
Muktijoddha Sangsad KC | 3 | 5 | 1994, 2001, 2003 | 1999, 2002, 2005, 2013, 2015 |
Brothers Union | 3 | 2 | 1980*, 1991, 2005 | 1985, 1986 |
Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club | 3 | 2 | 2011–12, 2013, 2015 | 2010, 2012 |
Sheikh Russel KC | 1 | 0 | 2012 | |
Arambagh Krira Sangha | 0 | 2 | | 1997, 2001 |
Dhaka Wanderers Club | 0 | 1 | | 1987 |
Team BJMC | 0 | 1 | | 2011–12 |
Sponsorship
The tournament is currently sponsored by Walton. Below is a list of sponsors: [4]
Period |
Sponsor |
1980–1988 |
No main sponsor |
1989 |
Coca-Cola |
1991–1994 |
No main sponsor |
1995 |
Beximco |
1997 |
No main sponsor |
1999 |
Pedrolo Pump |
2000 |
No main sponsor |
2001 |
Nitol Group |
2002 |
Muktijoddha Sangsad |
2003-2005 |
Kohinoor Chemical |
2008-2009 |
Citycell |
2010-2012 |
Grameenphone |
2013- |
Walton |
See also
References
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- Dhaka League
- Sher-e-Bangla Cup
- Chittagong League
- Rajshahi League
- Cox's Bazar League
- Comilla League
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