1996–97 Bangabandhu Cup

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1996–97 Bangabandhu Cup was the 1st season of the Bangabandhu Cup. The 1st edition run from December 1996 to 10 January 1997. A Malaysia Red went on to win the cup after defeating the PSM Ujungpandang 2–1 in the finals.[1]

1996–97 Bangabandhu Cup
Tournament details
CountryBangladesh
DatesDecember 1996 – 10 January 1997
Teams12
Final positions
ChampionsMalaysia Malaysia Red (1st title)
Runner-upIndonesia PSM Ujungpandang
Tournament statistics
Top goal scorer(s)Indonesia Izaak Fatari
Sierra Leone Musa Kallon
1999 →

Participating teams

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Country Previous best performance
  Dhaka Mohammedan Debut
  Muktijoddha Sangsad KC Debut
  Abahani Limited Debut
  East Bengal Club Debut
  Kolkata Mohammedan Debut
  Malaysia Red Debut
  Malaysia Blue Debut
  PSM Ujungpandang Debut
  Friends Club Kopundol Debut
  Eastern All Star FC Debut
  Bargh Shiraz Debut
  Cosmos Football Club Debut

Format

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In group stage twelve teams divided into four groups of three teams, playing a single match round-robin. The teams finishing first in each group qualified for the Semi-finals.

Final

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Winners

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1996–97 Bangabandhu Cup Champion
 
Malaysia Red
First title

References

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  1. ^ "Bangabandhu Cup 1996/97". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. Archived from the original on 21 February 2020. Retrieved 3 December 2020.