1996–97 Bangabandhu Cup

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 →

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]

Participating teams

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Country Previous best performance
Bangladesh Dhaka Mohammedan Debut
Bangladesh Muktijoddha Sangsad KC Debut
Bangladesh Abahani Limited Debut
India East Bengal Club Debut
India Kolkata Mohammedan Debut
Malaysia Malaysia Red Debut
Malaysia Malaysia Blue Debut
Indonesia PSM Ujungpandang Debut
Nepal Friends Club Kopundol Debut
Thailand Eastern All Star FC Debut
Iran Bargh Shiraz Debut
Russia 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.