Bando Design Ltd emerged as champions in the inaugural International Corporate 7s football tournament on Saturday after they beat Neo Zippers in the final by 3-0. Meanwhile, hosts International Turkish Hope School lifted the Plate trophy beating British Council 5-1.
Shakil of Bando scored a goal and assisted the other two to be named as the player of the final.
10 renowned names from six countries competed in the three-day tournament. The teams were – Bando, Neo and Grameenphone (Bangladesh), British Council (UK), ITHS (Turkey), H&M (Sweden), Highlife Management, Cognizant TG and Tex Corporation (India) and Perfetti van Melle (Italy).
Imranur Rahman, managing director of Bando, scored 26 goals to become the highest scorer. Bando’s Mridul was named as the Most Valuable Player and received a MacBook Pro courtesy Sterling Group. Nirmalya Karmakar from Cognizant was named as the best goalkeeper while Ratan Postwala from Highlife received the best defenders award.
The tournament organisers also named a Dream Team consisting 11 of the best players in the tournament.
BGMEA president Siddukur Rahman graced the Gala Night with his presence alongside Nuria Lopez, President Spain-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce, Aritz, CEO of Porcelanosa, former national cricket Samiur Rahman, Epyllion Group direct Abu Saleh Musa Junaed and few other dignitaries.
Abdul Monem Group, New Auto Galaxy, CFC, Sailor, CBL Munchee, Anchorage Residence, Dhaba were among the associate sponsors in the tournament organised by Leo Entertainment and Highlife Management. Dhaka Tribune were the media partner.
