Reigning champion Abahani Limited stayed hot on the heels of Bangladesh Premier League table-topper Bashundhara Kings as they are second with 33 points from the same number of games, including 11 victories.
The Sky Blues continued their pursuit of the top spot with a 2-0 win over newbie Nofel Sporting Club at Shaheed Bhulu Stadium in Noakhali Thursday.
Abahani took the lead in just the fifth minute of the game when Nigerian striker Sunday Chizoba placed home from a long throw-in.
Newcomer Bashundhara Kings maintained their impressive start on their debut campaign in the Bangladesh Premier League as they beat Lt. Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club Limited 3-1 Thursday at Sheikh Kamal Stadium in Nilphamari.https://t.co/k2YF4zncbp#FOOTBALL #BANGLADESH #BFF #BPL
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The league’s top-scorer this season, Sunday now has 10 strikes to his credit.
The Dhanmondi outfit doubled their lead in the 35th minute in pretty much the same fashion.
A long throw-in from Rayhan Hasan was headed towards the path of young forward Nabib Newaj Jibon, and he made no mistake heading home his ninth league goal this season.
Abahani have now done the double over Nofel following their 2-1 victory earlier this season.