Federation Cup, also known as Bangladesh Federation Cup, is Bangladesh's premier cup competition in men's association football. The competition started in 1980 and is run by the Bangladesh Football Federation which is responsible for all types of competitive matches in the country. The teams from the country's premier league and other clubs compete in the tournament while occasionally Indian sides were invited in the past. Most of the matches are played in the country's main football venue Bangabandhu National Stadium.
| Founded | 1980 |
|---|---|
| Region | Bangladesh |
| Number of teams | 12 10 (2023-24) |
| Qualifier for | Bangladesh Challenge Cup |
| Related competitions | Bangladesh Premier League |
| Current champions | Bashundhara Kings (3rd titles) |
| Most successful club(s) | Abahani Limited Dhaka (12th titles) |
| Television broadcasters | T Sports |
| Website | www |
 2024–25 Federation Cup (Bangladesh) | |
Competition format
A total of 13 teams participate in the final round. The groups are drawn out by the Bangladesh Football Federation before the tournament. Teams are split into 4 groups and the two top teams from each group qualify for the knockout rounds. A group winner deciding match is held if two teams are on equal on points and Goal difference. Following the group-stages fixtures ending in a tie after extra time will be decided by a penalty shoot-out.[1]
Results
Results of previous tournaments are listed. In 1990, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1998, 2004, 2006, 2007 and 2014 the competition was not held.[2][3]
Statistics by club
| Team | Winner | Runners-up | Years won | Years runners-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abahani Limited Dhaka | 12 | 8 | 1982*, 1985, 1986, 1988, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2010, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2021–22 | 1981, 1983, 1989, 1994, 1995, 2008, 2009, 2022–23 |
| Mohammedan Sporting Club | 11 | 5 | 1980*, 1981, 1982*, 1983, 1987, 1989, 1995, 2002, 2008, 2009, 2022–23 | 1988, 1991, 2000, 2003, 2023–24 |
| Muktijoddha Sangsad KC | 3 | 5 | 1994, 2001, 2003 | 1999, 2002, 2005, 2013, 2015 |
| Brothers Union | 3 | 2 | 1980*, 1991, 2005 | 1985, 1986 |
| Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club | 3 | 2 | 2011–12, 2013, 2015 | 2010, 2012 |
| Bashundhara Kings | 3 | 1 | 2019–20, 2020–21, 2023–24 | 2018 |
| Sheikh Russel KC | 1 | 0 | 2012 | |
| Arambagh Krira Sangha | 0 | 3 | 1997, 2001, 2016 | |
| Dhaka Wanderers Club | 0 | 1 | 1987 | |
| Team BJMC | 0 | 1 | 2011–12 | |
| Chittagong Abahani | 0 | 1 | 2017 | |
| Rahmatganj MFS | 0 | 2 | 2019–20, 2021–22 | |
| Saif Sporting Club | 0 | 1 | 2020–21 |
Top goalscorers by edition
- As of 27 May 2024
| Years | Players | Clubs | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 |  Rizvi Karim Rumi Rumman Bin Wali Sabbir |
BRTC Mohammedan Sporting Club |
4 |
| 2001 | Mominur Rahman Momin |
Prantik Krira Chakra | 7 |
| 2009 |  Alamu Bukola Olalekan |
Mohammedan Sporting Club | 8 |
| 2010 |  James Moga |
Muktijoddha Sangsad KC | 7 |
| 2011–12 | Assogba Allen Abdul Rasheed Ajagun Ernest Emako-Siankam Lucky Divine |
Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club Team BJMC Sheikh Russel KC Rahmatganj MFS |
4 |
| 2012 | Jahid Hasan Ameli |
Sheikh Russel KC | 7 |
| 2013 |  Sony Norde |
Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club | 7 |
| 2015 | Wedson Anselme |
Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club | 6 |
| 2016 | Kester Akon |
Arambagh KS | 4 |
| 2017 | Emeka Darlington |
Abahani Limited Dhaka | 3 |
| 2018 | Sunday Chizoba |
Abahani Limited Dhaka | 6 |
| 2019–20 |
4 | ||
| 2020–21 |  Raúl Becerra Kenneth Ikechukwu |
Bashundhara Kings Saif Sporting Club |
5 |
| 2021–22 |  Dorielton Gomes Philip Adjah |
Abahani Limited Dhaka Rahmatganj MFS |
4 |
| 2022–23 |  Souleymane Diabate |
Mohammedan SC | 8 |
| 2023–24 | Washington Brandão |
Abahani Limited Dhaka | 5 |
Sponsorship
The tournament is currently sponsored by Bashundhara Group. Below is a list of sponsors:[17]
| Period | Sponsor |
|---|---|
| 1980–1988 | No main sponsor |
| 1989 | Coca-Cola |
| 1991–1994 | No main sponsor |
| 1995 | Beximco |
| 1997 | No main sponsor |
| 1999 | Pedrolo Pump |
| 2000 | No main sponsor |
| 2001 | Nitol Group |
| 2002 | Muktijoddha Sangsad |
| 2003–2005 | Kohinoor Chemical |
| 2008–2009 | Citycell |
| 2010–2012 | Grameenphone |
| 2013–2018 | Walton |
| 2019–20 | TVS Motor Company |
| 2020–2021 | Walton |
| 2021– | Bashundhara Group |
See also
References
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