2019–20 Chittagong Abahani Season

The 2019–20 season was the Chittagong Abahani's[2] 40th season since its establishment in 1980[3] and their 10th season in the Bangladesh Premier League. This also remarked their sixth consecutive season in the top flight after getting promoted in 2014.[4] In this season, Chittagong Abahani participated in Bangladesh Federation Cup & Bangladesh Premier League.

Chittagong Abahani

2019–20 season
Owner	Saif Powertec Limited
Head coach	Maruful Haque
Stadium	MA Aziz Stadium, Chittagong, Bangladesh[1]
Bangladesh Premier League	2nd of 13
Federation Cup	Quarter Finals
Independence Cup	cancelled
Top goalscorer	League: Nixon Guylherme (4 Goals) All: Nixon Guylherme (5 Goals)
Biggest win	Chittagong Abahani 2–0 Brothers Union Chittagong Abahani 2–0 Bashundhara Kings Chittagong Abahani 2–0 Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club
Biggest defeat	Dhaka Mohammedan 2–0 Chittagong Abahani

On 16 March 2020, All sorts of sports activities in Bangladesh were postponed until March 31 as a precaution to combat the spread of coronavirus in the country, according to a press release issued by the Ministry of Youth and Sports.

Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) postponed all Bangladesh Premier League matches until March 31.[5]

On 17 May 2020, The BFF executive committee, following an emergency meeting, declared the 12th edition of the league abandoned, scrapping promotion and relegation while cancelling the Independence Cup from the calendar.[6]

Summary

Pre-season

In October 2019, Chittagong Abahani organized and participated in 2019 Sheikh Kamal International Club Cup.[7][8] Players including Bangladesh National Football Team captain Jamal Bhuyan, 2010 FIFA World Cup Quarterfinalist Prince Tagoe, Luka Rotkovic, Petar Planić were signed for the tournament.[9][10][11] They also signed former National Team head coach Maruful Haque.[12] Chittagong Abahani started the tournament with a 4–1 win against Maldivian side TC Sports Club.[13][14] Abahani also beaten Young Elephants FC by 4–2[15] but lost with Mohun Bagan by 1–0.[16] In semi-final, Abahani beaten Gokulam Kerala FC with an extra-time goal.[17][18] However, Chittagong Abahani defeated by Terengganu FC in the Final[19][20] and finished the tournament as runners-up.[21] Luka, who scored three goals, was top scorer for Abahani in the tournament. The players who joined the team on loan and foreigners except Ikbol, Didier and Matthew were released after the tournament.

On November 20, Abahani signed a one-year contract with Maruful Haque.[22][23][24] The signing made record as Maruful became highest paid local head coach of that season.[25] Brazilian footballer Nixon Guylherme and Uzbek defender Shukurali Pulatov were signed to fill up foreign quota while Bangladesh international Nasirul Islam Nasir, Monjurur Rahman Manik, Rakib Hossain, Mohammad Rocky etc. were also signed to form a strong squad for upcoming season.[26]

From December 4 to December 8, Chittagong Abahani took part in Mymensingh DFA Challenge Cup, a pre-season tournament, along with Saif Sporting Club and Bangladesh Police FC.[27] The tournament was won by defeating Police FC in final with 1–0 margin.[28][29]

December

In this month, the new football season started with 2019 Federation cup.[30] Abahani played first match of the season against Brother Union on 22 December and won it by 2–0 with goals scored by Nixon and Matthew.[31][32] Five days later, the last match of Group B against Bashundhara kings was won with 2–0 score.[33] Rakib and Didier scored the goals.[34] Abahani qualified for the knockout stage as group champion.[35] Three days later, Abahani suffered a 2–0 defeat against Dhaka Mohammedan[36] in quarter-final and were knocked out from 2019 Federation Cup.[37]

January

The club started the new year with good news as two players from the team, Manik Hossain Mollah, Monjurur Rahman Manik and Rakib Hossain called up in 23-men squad of Bangladesh National Team for 2020 Bangabandhu Cup.[38][39] Rakib and Manik both made their international debut against Sri Lanka.

February

Ctg Abahani started 2019-20 BPL against Sheikh Jamal DC on 13 February. The away match was won with 2–0 as Didier and Matthew found the net.[40] Five days later, the team suffered a 2–1 defeat against Arambagh KS in the first home game of the league. Shakhawat Rony scored the only goal in that match. On 23 February, Ctg Abahani played a 2–2 draw with Saif SC at Mymensingh conceding two late goals. Nixon & Matthew scored in that match. Mohammad Nayeem made his debut for the team in this match.

March

Ctg Abahani played their second home game of the league against Sheikh Russel KC on 2 March. The match was won by 2-0 Nixon & Mannaf Rabby scored. Five days later, Ctg Abahani defeated defending runners-up Dhaka Abahani by 2–0 on away schedule. Didier & Nasirul found the net on the game. On 15 March, they faced defending champion Bashundhara Kings at Nilphamari. Ctg Abahani made a historic comeback from 3–0 to 3-4 & won the match. Nixon netted a brace when Didier & Matthew each scored one goal. Mannaf Rabby provided two assists. On 16 March, remaining matches of month postponed till 31st march due to coronavirus outbreak.

Players

Chittagong Abahani Ltd. squad for 2019–20 season.

As of 25 November 2019

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player 1 GK  BAN Mohammad Nehal 2 DF  BAN Mohammad Rockey 3 DF  BAN Shawkat Russel 4 MF  BAN Manik Hossain Molla 5 DF  BAN Monjurur Rahman Manik 6 DF  BAN Nasirul Islam Nasir 7 MF  BAN Rakib Hossain 8 MF  CIV Kpehi Didier Brossou (Captain) 9 FW  BRA Nixon Guylherme 10 MF  NGA Matthew Chinedu 11 MF  BAN Mohammad Shohel Rana 12 MF  BAN Koushik Barua (3rd captain) 14 MF  BAN Monaem Khan Raju (2nd captain) 15 MF  BAN Shafiqul Islam 16 MF  BAN Saker Ullah 17 MF  BAN Mannaf Rabby

No. Pos. Nation Player 18 MF  BAN Zahed Parvez Chowdhury 19 MF  BAN Kawsar Ali Rabbi 20 FW  BAN Shakhawat Hossain Rony 21 DF  BAN Ashik Ahammed 22 GK  BAN Azad Hossain 23 DF  BAN Monir Alam 24 DF  UZB Ikbol Bobohonov 25 DF  UZB Shukurali Pulatov 26 DF  BAN Saddam Hossain 28 MF  BAN Mynul Islam 30 FW  BAN Shakib Chowdhury 32 DF  BAN Rashed Hossain 33 GK  BAN Mohammad Nayeem 35 DF  BAN Apu Ahammad 40 GK  BAN Nasarul Islam

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Pre-season and friendlies

12 October 2019 Friendly	Bangladesh Police FC	0–3	Chittagong Abahani	Dhaka
			Matthew Koushik Rockey	Stadium: APBN Ground

19 October 2019 2019 Sheikh Kamal International Club Cup	Chittagong Abahani	4-1	TC Sports Club	Chittagong
	Chinedu  8', 39' Arafat  10' Rotković  71'	Report	Easa  88'	Stadium: M. A. Aziz Stadium Referee: Murad Alzawahreh (Jordan)

23 October 2019 2019 Sheikh Kamal International Club Cup	Young Elephant F.C.	2-4	Chittagong Abahani	Chittagong
	Thanakhanty  14' Keohanam  33'	Report	Chinedu  9' Rotković  54' Bhuyan  72' Brossou  78'	Stadium: M. A. Aziz Stadium Referee: Sudish Kumar Pandey (Nepal)

25 October 2019 2019 Sheikh Kamal International Club Cup	Chittagong Abahani	0–1	Mohun Bagan AC	Chittagong
		Report	Suhair  59'	Stadium: M. A. Aziz Stadium Referee: Shraban Kumar Tamang (Nepal)

28 October 2019 2019 Sheikh Kamal International Club Cup Semi-final	Chittagong Abahani	3-2 (a.e.t.)	Gokulam Kerala F.C.	Chittagong
	Brossou  47', 90' Chinedu  105'	Report	Kisekka  29' Joseph  80'	Stadium: M. A. Aziz Stadium Referee: Murad Alzawahreh (Jordan)

31 October 2019 2019 Sheikh Kamal International Club Cup Final	Chittagong Abahani	1-2	Terengganu F.C.	Chittagong
	Rotković  48'	Report	Hakim  15' Alias  20'	Stadium: M. A. Aziz Stadium Referee: Sudish Kumar Pandey (Nepal)

4 December 2019 Mymensingh DFA Challenge Cup	Chittagong Abahani	2-2 (3-4 p)	Bangladesh Police FC	Mymensingh
	Koushik Nixon	Report	Rotkovic Sidney	Stadium: Mymensingh Stadium
	Penalties
	Nixon Pulatov Ikbol Manik Zahid Parvez

5 December 2019 Mymensingh DFA Challenge Cup	Saif SC	0-0 (2-3 p)	Chittagong Abahani	Mymensingh
				Stadium: Mymensingh Stadium
	Penalties
			Nixon Ikbol Pulatov Nasirul
Note: Chittagong Abahani goalkeeper Nayeem made two saves in tiebreaker.

8 December 2019 Mymensingh DFA Challenge Cup Final	Chittagong Abahani	1-0	Bangladesh Police FC	Mymensingh
	Pulatov  59'	Report		Stadium: Mymensingh Stadium

3 February 2020 Friendly	Chittagong Abahani	0–0	Dhaka Mohammedan	Dhaka
				Stadium: Aliganj Sports Ground

Competitions

Competition	First match	Last match	Starting round	Final position	Record
					Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Win %
BPL	13 February 2020	TBD 2020	Matchday 1		5	3	1	1	9	4	+5	060.00
Federation Cup	19 December 2019	30 December 2019	Group Stage	Quarter Final	3	2	0	1	4	2	+2	066.67
Independence Cup	2020		Group Stage		0	0	0	0	0	0	+0	—
Total					8	5	1	2	13	6	+7	062.50

Last updated: 15 February 2020

Source: UNB Soccerway

Group B

Pos	Team	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts	Qualification
1	Chittagong Abahani	2	2	0	0	4	0	+4	6	Quarter-Finals
2	Bashundhara Kings	2	1	0	1	1	2	−1	3
3	Brothers Union	2	0	0	2	0	3	−3	0

Updated to match(es) played on 27 December 2019. Source: Soccerway

22 December 2019 Match 1	Chittagong Abahani	2-0	Brothers Union	Dhaka
18:15 BST	Nixon Guylherme  34' Chinedu  82'	Report		Stadium: Bangabandhu National Stadium Referee: SH Sany (Bangladesh)

27 December 2019 Match 2	Chittagong Abahani	2-0	Bashundhara Kings	Bangabandhu National Stadium, Dhaka
15:30 BST	Rakib  25' Brossou  45+2'	Report		Referee: Mizanur Rahman (Bangladesh)

Knockout Stage

30 December 2019 Quarter-finals	Chittagong Abahani	0–2	Dhaka Mohammedan	Dhaka
18:30 BST		Report	Shahed  25' Diabate  30'	Stadium: Bangabandhu National Stadium Referee: Bhovon Mohon Talukdar (Bangladesh)

League Table

Pos	Team	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts
1	Dhaka Abahani Ltd.	6	4	1	1	12	4	+8	13
2	Chittagong Abahani Ltd.	6	4	1	1	13	7	+6	13
3	Lt. Sheikh Jamal DC	5	4	0	1	10	5	+5	12
4	Dhaka Mohammedan SC Ltd.	6	4	0	2	8	7	+1	12
5	Saif Sporting Club	6	3	2	1	8	5	+3	11

Updated to match(es) played on 15 March 2020. Source: Soccerway
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored.

Results summary

Overall								Home						Away
Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD
6	4	1	1	13	7	+6	13	1	0	1	3	2	+1	3	1	0	10	5	+5

Last updated: 15 March 2020.
Source: Soccerway

Results by round

Round	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21	22	23	24
Ground	A	H	A	H	A	A	H	H	H	A	H	A	H	A	H	A	H	H	A	A	A	H	A	H
Result	W	L	D	W	W	W	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C
Position	2	4	5	4	1	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2

Updated to match(es) played on 15 May 2020. Source: Matches
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss; P = Postponed; C = Cancelled

Matches

13 February 2020 1	Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club	0–2	Chittagong Abahani	Dhaka
6:30PM BST		Report	55' Matthew  65' Didier	Stadium: Bangabandhu National Stadium Referee: Mohamed Mizanur Rahman

18 February 2020 2	Chittagong Abahani	1–2	Arambagh KS	Chittagong
6:30PM BST	Rony  45+1'	Report	E. Kingsley  37', 45+2'	Stadium: MA Aziz Stadium Referee: Jalaluddin

23 February 2020 3	Saif Sporting Club	2-2	Chittagong Abahani	Mymensingh
15:15 BST	Bayisenge  90', 90+5'	Report	Nixon Guylherme  61' Chinedu  77'	Stadium: Rafiq Uddin Bhuiyan Stadium Referee: Sujt Chandan Banarjee (Bangladesh Football Federation)

2 March 2020 4	Chittagong Abahani	2–0	Sheikh Russel KC	Chittagong
18:30 BST	Nixon Guylherme  18' Mannaf Rabby  90+1'	Report		Stadium: MA Aziz Stadium Referee: Bhovon Mohon Talukdar

7 March 2020 5	Abahani Limited Dhaka	0-2	Chittagong Abahani	Dhaka
18:30 BST		Report	Brossou  63' Nasirul  90+5'	Stadium: Bangabandhu National Stadium Referee: Sujit Chandan Banarjee

15 March 2020 6	Bashundhara Kings	3–4	Chittagong Abahani	Nilphamari
15:15 BST	43' (pen.) Nazarov  45+3' Delmonte  59' Daniel	Report	64' Didier  67' (pen.), 87' Nixon Guylherme  90+5' Matthew	Stadium: Sheikh Kamal Stadium Referee: Bharat Chandra Gour

5 April 2020 7	Chittagong Abahani	v	Uttar Baridhara SC	Chittagong
				Stadium: MA Aziz Stadium

8 April 2020 8	Chittagong Abahani	v	Bangladesh Police FC	Chittagong
				Stadium: MA Aziz Stadium

11 April 2020 9	Chittagong Abahani	v	Brothers Union	Chittagong
				Stadium: MA Aziz Stadium

21 April 2020 10	Rahmatganj MFS	v	Chittagong Abahani	Dhaka
				Stadium: Bangabandhu National Stadium

25 April 2020 11	Chittagong Abahani	v	Dhaka Mohammedan	Chittagong
				Stadium: MA Aziz Stadium

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19 May 2020 13	Chittagong Abahani	v	Sheikh Jamal DC	Chittagong
				Stadium: MA Aziz Stadium

22 May 2020 14	Arambagh KS	v	Chittagong Abahani	Dhaka
				Stadium: Bangabandhu National Stadium

13 June 2020 15	Chittagong Abahani	v	Saif SC	Chittagong
				Stadium: MA Aziz Stadium

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Statistics

Squad statistics

As of matches played till 15 March 2020

No.	Pos	Nat	Player	Total		BPL		Federation Cup		Independence Cup
				Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
1	GK		Mohammad Nehal	4	0	2	0	2	0	0	0
2	DF		Mohammad Rockey	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0
3	DF		Shawkat Russel	5	0	2+1	0	2	0	0	0
4	MF		Manik Hossain Molla	9	0	6	0	0+3	0	0	0
5	DF		Monjurur Rahman Manik	7	0	4	0	3	0	0	0
6	DF		Nasirul Islam Nasir	9	1	5+1	1	3	0	0	0
7	MF		Rakib Hossain	9	1	6	0	3	1	0	0
8	MF		Kpehi Didier Brossou	9	4	6	3	3	1	0	0
9	FW		Nixon Guylherme	8	5	5+1	4	2	1	0	0
10	MF		Matthew Chinedu	9	4	6	3	3	1	0	0
11	MF		Shohel Rana	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
12	MF		Koushik Barua	1	0	0	0	0+1	0	0	0
14	MF		Monaem Khan Raju	9	0	6	0	3	0	0	0
15	MF		Shafiqul Islam	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
16	MF		Saker Ullah	2	0	0+2	0	0	0	0	0
17	MF		Mannaf Rabby	6	1	0+3	1	0+3	0	0	0
18	MF		Zahed Parvez Chowdhury	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
19	MF		Kawsar Ali Rabbi	2	0	0+1	0	0+1	0	0	0
20	FW		Shakhawat Hossain Rony	5	1	1+2	1	1+1	0	0	0
21	DF		Ashik Ahammed	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
22	GK		Azad Hossain	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0
23	DF		Monir Alam	9	0	5+1	0	3	0	0	0
24	DF		Ikbol Bobohonov	5	0	1+3	0	1	0	0	0
25	DF		Shukurali Pulatov	8	0	5	0	3	0	0	0
26	DF		Saddam Hossain	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0
28	MF		Mynul Islam	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
30	FW		Shakib Chowdhury	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
32	DF		Rashed Hossain	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
33	GK		Mohammad Nayeem	4	0	4	0	0	0	0	0
35	DF		Apu Ahammad	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
40	GK		Nasarul Islam	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

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Source: Soccerway

Goals

As of matches played till 15 March 2020

Rank	Player	Position	Total	BPL	Federation Cup[41][42]	Independence Cup
1	Nixon Guylherme	FW	5	4	1	0
2	Chinedu Mathew	MF	4	3	1	0
	Didier Brossou	MF	4	3	1	0
3	Rakib Hossain	MF	1	0	1	0
	Shakhawat Rony	FW	1	1	‌ 0
	Mannaf Rabby	MF/FW	1	1	‌ 0
	Nasirul Islam Nasir	DF	1	1
Own goals			0	0	0	0
Total			17	13	4	0

Goalkeeping Statistics

As of matches played till 15 March 2020

			Total			BPL		Federation Cup		Independence Cup
No.	Pos.	Player	Matches played	Clean sheet (%)	Goals Conceded	Clean sheet (%)	Goals Conceded	Clean sheet (%)	Goals conceded	Clean sheet (%)	Goals conceded
1	GK	Mohammad Nehal	4	2 (50%)	4	1 (50%)	2	1 (50%)	2	—
22	GK	Azad Hossain	1	1(100%)	0	0 (0%)	0	1 (100%)	0	—
33	GK	Mohammad Nayeem	4	2(50%)	5	2 (50%)	5	—	—
TOTALS			9	5 (55%)	9	3 (33%)	7	2 (66%)	2	—

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