Desk Report:
The ‘ABG University Cup 2026’ football tournament—a vibrant event fueled by the enthusiasm of youth—concluded with a grand closing ceremony and prize-giving event. The highly competitive final match and the closing ceremony took place on Tuesday (November 3, 2026) at the Kings Arena in ABG Sports City.
In a tense and exciting final, Daffodil International University faced off against the American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB). Following a thrilling contest, Daffodil International University emerged victorious with a 3–0 win, clinching the tournament title. The American International University-Bangladesh finished as the runners-up.
Tabith Awal, President of the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF), attended the final and closing ceremony as the chief guest. Special guests included Md. Imrul Hasan, Director of ABG Sports City; Md. Ikramuzzaman, a prominent football columnist, analyst, and writer for ‘Football Asia’; former national footballer Rumman Bin Walid Sabbir; BFF Executive Committee members and former national footballers Sayeed Hasan Kanon and Imtiaz Hamid Sabuj; and BFF Executive Committee member Md. Zakir Hossain.
Senior officials from Bashundhara Group and ABG Sports City, along with faculty members, representatives, and students from various universities across the country—joined by a large number of sports enthusiasts—were present to cheer on the players.
At the conclusion of the event, the guests presented trophies and prize money to the champion and runner-up teams. Players who delivered outstanding performances throughout the tournament were also honored with special individual awards.
List of Awardees:
Champion: Daffodil International University. Runners-up: American International University-Bangladesh.
Player of the Match: Yunus Abu Bakar, Daffodil International University.
Top Scorer of the Tournament: Akkas Ali, American International University-Bangladesh.
Player of the Tournament: Yunus Abu Bakar, Daffodil International University.
Best Goalkeeper of the Tournament: Mehedi Hasan, American International University-Bangladesh.
Best Defender of the Tournament: Rashedul Islam, American International University-Bangladesh.
Organized under the initiative of the Anvir Bashundhara Group, the tournament saw enthusiastic and vibrant participation from students across various private universities in the country. By hosting the ‘University Cup’ for the private university sector, ABG Sports City has made history in the sporting arena. The primary objectives of the tournament were to nurture football talent at the university level, engage the younger generation in sports, and foster harmony and camaraderie among students from different educational institutions.
The organizers anticipate that the ABG University Cup will open new horizons for university-based football in the country, serving as a platform to develop skilled footballers capable of representing the national team in the future.
