2020–21 Chittagong Abahani season

The 2020–21 season was the Chittagong Abahani's 41st season since its establishment in 1980 and their 11th season in the Bangladesh Premier League.[1][2] This also remarked their 7th consecutive season in the top flight after getting promoted in 2014.[3][4] In addition to domestic league, Ctg Abahani participated on this season's edition of Federation Cup. The season covered the period from December 2020 to September 2021, with the late ending to the season due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh.

Chittagong Abahani
2020–21 season
PresidentBangladesh M. Abdul Latif
Head coachBangladesh Maruful Haque
StadiumBangabandhu National Stadium
Bangladesh Premier League5th
Federation CupSemi final
Independence Cupcancelled
Top goalscorerLeague: Nixon Guylherme (12)
All: Nixon Guylherme (13)
Biggest win5–2 vs Saif SC
4–1 vs Police FC
Biggest defeat0–3 vs Saif SC
All statistics correct as of 27 August 2021.

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. So beginning of this season was delayed.

Season review

Pre-season

Before starting the season, Chittagong Abahani decided to renew the contract of head coach Maruful Haque.[5]

Team management was planning to bring some changes in local player collection & retain foreign players. Nigerian forward Matthew Chinedu left the club in August to join cypriot club Ypsonas FC. Uzbek defender Shukurali Pulatov also joined Uzbek club FC Turon in September. However, they both rejoined Ctg Abahani in December.[6]

The official announcements of contracts, signings and camp scheduling was delayed as the vice-president & football committee chairman of the club, Tarafder Ruhul Amin, was sick till early November.[7]

In November, it was announced that veteran goalkeeper Mazharul Islam Himel has signed for Ctg Abahani, replacing Mohammad Nehal as team management didn’t renewed the contract with Nehal.

Players

Chittagong Abahani Ltd. squad for 2020–21 season.[8]

As of 19 April 2021

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

No. Pos. Nation Player
2 DF Bangladesh BAN Mohammad Rockey
3 DF Bangladesh BAN Shawkat Russel
4 MF Bangladesh BAN Manik Hossain Molla
5 DF Bangladesh BAN Monjurur Rahman Manik
6 DF Bangladesh BAN Nasirul Islam Nasir (3rd captain)
7 MF Bangladesh BAN Rakib Hossain
8 MF Ivory Coast CIV Kpehi Didier Brossou (Captain)
9 FW Brazil BRA Nixon Guylherme
10 MF Nigeria NGA Matthew Chinedu
11 MF Bangladesh BAN Mohammad Shohel Rana
12 MF Bangladesh BAN Koushik Barua
14 MF Bangladesh BAN Monaem Khan Raju (Vice-captain)
15 MF Bangladesh BAN Shafiqul Islam Bipul
16 MF Bangladesh BAN Saker Ullah
17 MF Bangladesh BAN Mannaf Rabby
No. Pos. Nation Player
18 MF Bangladesh BAN Zahid Parvez Chowdhury
19 MF Bangladesh BAN Kawsar Ali Rabbi
20 FW Bangladesh BAN Shakhawat Hossain Rony
21 DF Bangladesh BAN Ashik Ahammed
22 GK Bangladesh BAN Azad Hossain
23 DF Bangladesh BAN Monir Alam
25 DF Uzbekistan UZB Shukurali Pulatov
26 DF Bangladesh BAN Saddam Hossain Anny
28 MF Bangladesh BAN Mynul Islam
32 DF Bangladesh BAN Rashed Hossain
33 GK Bangladesh BAN Mohammad Nayeem
35 DF Bangladesh BAN Apu Ahammad
40 GK Bangladesh BAN Nasarul Islam
44 GK Bangladesh BAN Minhaz Uddin Chaudhury

Transfers

In
No. Pos Player Previous club Fee Date Source
1 GK Bangladesh Mazharul Islam Himel Bangladesh Dhaka Mohammedan Free transfer 24 November 2020
10 MF Nigeria Matthew Chinedu Cyprus Ypsonas FC Free transfer 1 December 2020 [6]
25 DF Uzbekistan Shukurali Pulatov Uzbekistan FC Turon Free transfer 1 December 2020 [6]
44 GK Bangladesh Minhaz Uddin Chaudhury Free agent Free transfer April 2021

    Out
    No. Pos Player Transferred to Fee Date Source
    10 MF Nigeria Matthew Chinedu Cyprus Ypsonas FC Free transfer 26 August 2020 [9]
    25 DF Uzbekistan Shukurali Pulatov Uzbekistan FC Turon Free transfer 1 September 2020
    1 GK Bangladesh Mohammad Nehal Bangladesh Bangladesh Police FC Free transfer 3 December 2020
    1 GK Bangladesh Mazharul Islam Himel Free agent Free transfer May 2021

      Loans out
      No. Pos Player Transferred to Fee Date On loan till Source
      30 FW Bangladesh Shakib Chowdury Bangladesh Fortis FC Free January 2021 End of the season

        Pre-season and friendlies

        No pre-season and friendly match has been played.

        Competition

        Overview
        Competition First match Last match Starting round Final position Record
        Pld W D L GF GA GD Win %
        BPL 18 January 2021 27 August 2021 Matchday 1 5th 24 13 5 6 38 28 +10 054.17
        Federation Cup 25 December 2020 6 January 2021 Group Stage Semifinal 4 2 0 2 3 4 −1 050.00
        Independence Cup 0 0 0 0 0 0 +0 !—
        Total 28 15 5 8 41 32 +9 053.57

        Last updated: 27 August 2021
        Source: Soccerway

        Federation Cup
        Main article: 2020-21 Bangladesh Federation Cup

        Group C

        Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
        1 Bashundhara Kings 2 2 0 0 4 0 +4 6 Quarter-Finals
        2 Chittagong Abahani 2 1 0 1 1 1 0 3
        3 Rahmatganj MFS 2 0 0 2 0 4 −4 0
        Source: Global Sports Archive
        25 December 2020 Rahmatganj MFS 0-1 Chittagong Abahani Dhaka
        18:00 BST Report
        • Nixon 37'
        		 Stadium: Bangabandhu National Stadium
        Referee: Bhovon Mohon Talukdar
        28 December 2020 Chittagong Abahani 0–1 Bashundhara Kings Dhaka
        17:00 BST Report Becerra 49' Stadium: Bangabandhu National Stadium
        Referee: MD. Mizanur Rahman

        Knockout phase
        1 January 2021 Quarter Final Sheikh Russel KC 0-2 (a.e.t.) Chittagong Abahani Dhaka
        16:00 BST Rodrigues soccer ball with red X63' Report Rakib 107'
        Mannaf 113'        		 Stadium: Bangabandhu National Stadium
        Referee: Anisur Rahman
        6 January 2021 Semi Final Chittagong Abahani 0–3 Saif SC Dhaka
        16:00 BST
        		Stadium: Bangabandhu National Stadium

        Premier League
        Main article: 2021 Bangladesh Premier League (football)

        League table

        Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification or relegation
        3 Dhaka Abahani (Q) 24 13 8 3 65 29 +36 47 Qualification for AFC Cup qualifying play-offs
        4 Saif Sporting Club 24 14 2 8 48 37 +11 44
        5 Chittagong Abahani 24 13 5 6 38 28 +10 44
        6 Dhaka Mohammedan 24 12 7 5 36 25 +11 43
        7 Sheikh Russel KC 24 11 3 10 36 31 +5 36
        Source: Soccerway
        Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored.
        (Q) Qualify for the AFC competition

        Results summary
        OverallHomeAway
        PldWDLGFGAGDPtsWDLGFGAGDWDLGFGAGD
        24 13 5 6 38 28  +10 44 5 2 5 16 15  +1 8 3 1 22 13  +9

        Source: Soccer24

        Results by round
        Round1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526
        GroundAHAHAHHAHAH–AHAHAHAAHAHA-H
        ResultLWWLDLDDWWD–WLWWWLWWWWLD-W
        Position107566777766777765554444565
        Source: Matches
        A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss; P = Postponed; - = Rest

        Matches
        18 January 2021 Round 1 Sheikh Jamal DC 2–1 Chittagong Abahani Dhaka
        16:00 BST (UTC+6)
        • Faysal Ahmed Yellow card 21'
          S. Kanform Yellow card 22'
          Validjanov 40'
          N. Absar 50'
        		 Report
        • Monir Yellow card 32'
          Monjurur Yellow card 73'
          N. Guylherme soccer ball with check mark 84'
        		 Stadium: Bangabandhu National Stadium
        Referee: Mizanur Rahman
        21 January 2021 Round 2 Chittagong Abahani 1–0 Arambagh KS Dhaka
        15:30 BST (UTC+6)
        • Nixon 30'
          Monir Yellow card 62'
        		 Report Stadium: Bangabandhu National Stadium
        Referee: Anisur Rahman
        24 January 2021 Round 3 Saif SC 0–1 Chittagong Abahani Dhaka
        18:00 BST (UTC+6)
        • Rahim Yellow card 76'
          Shahedul Yellow card 90+2'
        		 Report
        • Guylherme 24' Yellow card 49'
        		 Stadium: Bangabandhu National Stadium
        Referee: Anisur Rahman
        28 January 2021 Round 4 Chittagong Abahani 0–1 Sheikh Russel KC Dhaka
        15:30 BST (UTC+6)
        		Report
        		Stadium: Bangabandhu National Stadium
        Referee: Jashim Akhter
        1 February 2021 Round 5 Abahani Limited Dhaka 1–1 Chittagong Abahani Dhaka
        15:30 BST (UTC+6)
        		Report
        		Stadium: Bangabandhu National Stadium
        Referee: Mizanur Rahman
        5 February 2021 Round 6 Chittagong Abahani 0–1 Bashundhara Kings Dhaka
        15:30 BST (UTC+6)
        • Rakib Yellow card 66'
          Shawkat Yellow card 90+3'
        		 Report
        		Stadium: Bangabandhu National Stadium
        Referee: Jasim Akhter
        8 February 2021 Round 7 Chittagong Abahani 2–2 Uttar Baridhara Club Dhaka
        16:00 BST (UTC+6)
        • Guylherme 40'
          Kawsar 90+3'
        		 Report
        • Jintu Yellow card 36'
          Sumon 56'
          Arif Hossain 74'
        		 Stadium: Bangabandhu National Stadium
        Referee: Bhubon Torofdar
        14 February 2021 Round 8 Police FC 3–3 Chittagong Abahani Dhaka
        15:30 BST (UTC+6)
        		Report
        		Stadium: Bangabandhu National Stadium
        Referee: Bituraj Barua
        17 February 2021 Round 9 Chittagong Abahani 1–0 Brothers Union Dhaka
        18:00 BST (UTC+6)
        		Report
        • Arup Baidya Yellow card 51'
          Jewel Yellow card 75'
          S. Illiasu Yellow card 81'
          Zunapio Yellow card 90+3'
        		 Stadium: Bangabandhu National Stadium
        Referee: Bituraj Barua
        23 February 2021 Round 10 Rahmatganj MFS 0–2 Chittagong Abahani Dhaka
        16:00 BST (UTC+6)
        • Elmagraby Yellow card 6'
          Akkas Ali Yellow card 64'
        		 Report
        • Chinedu 7'
          Raju Yellow card 40'
          Shohel Rana Yellow card 76'
          Mannaf 83'
        		 Stadium: Bangabandhu National Stadium
        Referee: Jasim Akhter
        26 February 2021 Round 11 Chittagong Abahani 1–1 Mohammedan SC Dhaka
        18:15 BST (UTC+6)
        • Rakib 15'
          Shohel Rana Yellow card 34'
        		 Report
        • Saied Rakib 54'
        		 Stadium: Bangabandhu National Stadium
        Referee: Bhubon Torofdar
        6 March 2021 Round 13 Muktijoddha Sangsad KC 0–1 Chittagong Abahani Dhaka
        16:00 BST (UTC+6)
        • Sajon Yellow card 72'
        		 Report
        		Stadium: Bangabandhu National Stadium
        Referee: Mohammed Jalal Uddin
        1 May 2021 Round 14 Chittagong Abahani 1–3 Sheikh Jamal DC Dhaka
        21:00 BST (UTC+6)
        		Report
        • S. Sillah 30'
          S. Kanform 32'
          Monir Yellow card 36'
          Rezaul 51'
          Faysal Yellow card 62'
          Kasto Yellow card 63'
        		 Stadium: Bangabandhu National Stadium
        Referee: Mizanur Rahman
        5 May 2021 Round 15 Arambagh KS 0–1 Chittagong Abahani Dhaka
        19:00 BST (UTC+6) Report
        		Stadium: Bangabandhu National Stadium
        Referee: Zamal Farouqee Nahid
        8 May 2021 Round 16 Chittagong Abahani 5-2 Saif SC Dhaka
        16:00 BST (UTC+6)
        		Report
        		Stadium: Bangabandhu National Stadium
        Referee: Arisuz Rahman Sagor
        11 May 2021 Round 17 Sheikh Russel KC 0–2 Chittagong Abahani Dhaka
        16:00 BST (UTC+6) Report
        		Stadium: Bangabandhu National Stadium
        Referee: Anisur Rahman
        1 July 2021 Round 18 Chittagong Abahani 0–2 Dhaka Abahani Dhaka
        17:00 BST (UTC+6)
        		Report
        		Stadium: Bangabandhu National Stadium
        Referee: Mohammed Jalaluddin
        18 July 2021 Round 19 Bashundhara Kings 1–2 Chittagong Abahani Dhaka
        16:30 BST (UTC+6)
        		Report
        • Md. Nayem Yellow card 49'
          Rakib Yellow card 51'
        Chinedu 39', 89'
        		 Stadium: Bangabandhu National Stadium
        Referee: Jasim Akhter
        3 August 2021 Round 20 Uttar Baridhara Club 3-4 Chittagong Abahani Dhaka
        16:00 BST (UTC+6)
        • E. Kochnev 59' (pen.) Yellow card 18'
          Sumon 67'
          Maruf 80'
          Sohel Yellow card 33'
        		 Report
        • N. Guylherme 21' 41'
          Shohel Yellow card 23'
          M. Chinedu 50'
          S. Fozilov 59' (o.g.)
        		 Stadium: BSSS Mostafa Kamal Stadium
        Referee: Anisur Rahman
        10 August 2021 Round 21 Chittagong Abahani 4-1 Police FC Dhaka
        18:00 BST (UTC+6)
        • N. Guylherme soccer ball with check mark 2'
          Brossou 10'
          Raju Yellow card 24'
          Rakib 45'
          M. Chinedu 90+1'
        		 Report
        		Stadium: Bangabandhu National Stadium
        Referee: Alamgir Sarker
        14 August 2021 Round 22 Brothers Union 1-2 Chittagong Abahani Dhaka
        18:15 BST (UTC+6)
        • Jitu 23'
          Titumir Yellow card 36'
        F. Xasanboyev Yellow card 70'
        Mezbah Yellow card 82'
        Mokarom Yellow card 90'
        		 Report
        • M. Chinedu 16'
          Rony Yellow card 82'
          Kawsar Rabbi 90+4' Yellow card 90+5'
          Shohel Yellow card 90+6'
        		 Stadium: Bangabandhu National Stadium
        Referee: GM Chowdhury
        17 August 2021 Round 23 Chittagong Abahani 0-2 Rahmatganj MFS Dhaka
        16:00 BST (UTC+6)
        • N. Guylherme soccer ball with red X 21'
        		 Report
        		Stadium: Bangladesh Army Stadium
        Referee: Mohammed Jalal Uddin
        20 August 2021 Round 24 Mohammedan SC 2-2 Chittagong Abahani Dhaka
        16:00 BST (UTC+6)
        • M. Coulidiati Yellow card 13'
          Jafar 22'
          Diabate soccer ball with red X 34'
          A. Bappy 59'
          M. Mredha Yellow card 63'
        		 Report
        		Stadium: Bangabandhu National Stadium
        Referee: Jalal Uddin
        27 August 2021 Round 26 Chittagong Abahani 1-0 Muktijoddha Sangsad KC Dhaka
        17:15 BST (UTC+6)
        • M. Chinedu 11'
        		 Report Stadium: BSSS Mostafa Kamal Stadium
        Referee: Mohammad Alamgir

        Statistics

        Squad statistics
        No. Pos Nat Player TotalBPLFederation CupIndependence Cup
        AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
        1 GK Bangladesh Mazharul Islam Himel 202000--
        2 DF Bangladesh Mohammad Rokey 605010--
        3 DF Bangladesh Shawkat Russell 17014+3000--
        4 MF Bangladesh Manik Hossain Molla 20114+2140--
        5 DF Bangladesh Monjurur Rahman Manik 19015040--
        6 DF Bangladesh Nasirul Islam Nasir 23019+1030--
        7 MF Bangladesh Rakib Hossain 2582172+21--
        8 MF Ivory Coast Kpehi Didier Brossou 20415+1440--
        9 FW Brazil Nixon Guylherme 251321+21221--
        10 MF Nigeria Matthew Chinedu 25823+1810--
        11 MF Bangladesh Shohel Rana 20011+6030--
        12 MF Bangladesh Kawshik Barua 22112+710+30--
        14 MF Bangladesh Monaem Khan Raju 2109+8040--
        15 MF Bangladesh Shafiqul Islam Bipul 200+2000--
        16 MF Bangladesh Saker Ullah 1708+800+10--
        17 MF Bangladesh Mannaf Rabby 2535+16241--
        18 MF Bangladesh Zahid Parvez Chowdhury 000000--
        19 MF Bangladesh Kawsar Ali Rabbi 1523+820+40--
        20 FW Bangladesh Shakhawat Hossain Rony 1001+9000--
        21 DF Bangladesh Ashik Ahammed 101000--
        22 GK Bangladesh Azad Hossain 101000--
        23 DF Bangladesh Monir Alam 27022+1040--
        25 DF Uzbekistan Shukurali Pulatov 19015040--
        26 DF Bangladesh Saddam Hossain Anny 302+1000--
        28 MF Bangladesh Mynul Islam 000000--
        30 FW Bangladesh Shakib Chowdhury 000000--
        32 DF Bangladesh Rashed Hossain 000000--
        33 GK Bangladesh Mohammad Nayem 25021040--
        35 DF Bangladesh Apu Ahammad 504+1000--
        40 GK Bangladesh Nasarul Islam 000000--
        44 GK Bangladesh Minhaz Uddin Chowdhury 000000--

        Last updated: 27 August 2021
        Source: Soccerway

        Goalscorers
        As of matches played till 27 August 2021
        Rank Nat Player Position Total BPL Federation Cup Independence Cup
        1 Brazil Nixon Guylherme FW 13 12 1 –
        2 Bangladesh Rakib Hossain FW 8 7 1
        Nigeria Matthew Chinedu FW 8 8 0
        4 Ivory Coast Didier Brossou MF 4 4 0
        5 Bangladesh Mannaf Rabby FW 3 2 1
        6 Bangladesh Kawsar Ali Rabbi FW 2 2 0
        7 Bangladesh Kawshik Barua MF 1 1 0
        Bangladesh Manik Molla MF 1 1 0
        Own goals 1 1 0
        Total 41 38 3 0

        Assists
        As of matches played till 27 August 2021
        Rank Nat. Player Position Total BPL Federation Cup Independence Cup
        1 Bangladesh Rakib Hossain FW 6 6 0 –
        2 Ivory Coast Didier Brossou MF 4 3 1
        3 Bangladesh Monaem Khan Raju MF 3 3 0
        Nigeria Matthew Chinedu FW 3 3 0
        Brazil Nixon Guylherme FW 3 3 0
        6 Bangladesh Mannaf Rabby FW 1 1 0
        Bangladesh Nasirul Islam Nasir DF 1 1 0
        Bangladesh Monir Alam DF 1 0 1
        Bangladesh Shohel Rana MF 1 0 1
        Bangladesh Mohammad Nayeem GK 1 1 0
        Bangladesh Kawshik Barua MF 1 1 0
        Total 25 22 3 0

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