“After our title win in the Independence Cup, no one could accept our group stage exit in the Federation Cup. Chittagong AbahaniThe port city outfit lifted the season-opening Independence Cup but exited meekly in the group stage of the recently concluded Federation Cup. Mohammedan Sporting ClubIn contrast, the Black and Whites have made a mixed start to the ongoing season, having fallen in the first hurdle in the Independence Cup and the quarter-finals of the Federation Cup. Ahead of their top-tier opener, captain Mamunul Islam informed that they would be looking to learn the lessons from their Federation Cup debacle when they begin their league mission. Manager Shakil Mahmud Chowdhury echoed the same sentiment to that of skipper Mamunul, stating that they would fight hard for the crown.

Source: Dhaka Tribune July 16, 2016 19:30 UTC