Chittagong Abahani has opened a new chapter in Bangladesh football by beating Kolkata’s East Bengal to win the Sheikh Kamal International Club Cup, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said.
Published : 30 Oct 2015, 11:55 PM
She hoped football will become more popular in Bangladesh after this victory.
She said these while congratulating the players and officials through a video conference from her residence Ganabhaban after the final match on Friday.
“Chittagong is a historic place. Chittagong has created a new history in football through this victory,” she said.
“This victory of Chittagong Abahani in the international level is a glory for the entire Abahani family,” she added.