Independence Cup (Bangladesh)

Independence Cup is a cup competition in men's association football. The competition started in 1972 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. Most of the matches are played in the country's main football venue Bangabandhu National Stadium.[1]

Independence Cup
Founded1972 (1972)
RegionBangladesh
Number of teams13 from (1972-2018)
17 from 2021
Related competitionsBangladesh Premier League
Current championsDhaka Abahani (2nd title)
Most successful club(s)Dhaka Mohammedan (3 titles)
Television broadcastersT Sports
2021–22 Independence Cup (Bangladesh)

Results
Year Champion Runners-up Score
1972 Dhaka Mohammedan East End Club
3–1[2]
1990 Dhaka Abahani Dhaka Mohammedan
2–1
1991 Dhaka Mohammedan Dhaka Abahani
1 (4)–(2) 1
2005 Muktijoddha Sangsad KC Brothers Union
2–0
2011 Farashganj SC Sheikh Russel KC
1 (5)–(4) 1
2013 Sheikh Russel KC Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club
3–2[3]
2014 Dhaka Mohammedan Feni Soccer Club
0 (5)–(4) 0
2016 Chittagong Abahani Dhaka Abahani
2–0
2017–18 Arambagh KS Chittagong Abahani
2–0
2018 Bashundhara Kings Sheikh Russel KC
2–1
2021 Dhaka Abahani Bashundhara Kings
3–0[4]

Top goalscorers by season
As of 18 December 2021
Years Player(s) Club Goals
2011 James Moga Muktijoddha Sangsad KC
2014 Jahid Hasan Ameli
Sony Norde
Sunday Chizoba		 Dhaka Mohammedan
Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club
Muktijoddha Sangsad KC
2016 Sunday Chizoba Dhaka Abahani 6
2017–18 Mohammad Jewel Arambagh KS 3
2018 Paul Emile Biyaga Arambagh KS 4
2021 Dorielton Dhaka Abahani 4

References
  1. "KFC Independence Cup 2016". Bangladesh Football Federation. Retrieved 9 May 2016.
  2. "…এবারের স্বাধীনতা কাপ ফুটবল ট্রফি কি মতিঝিলে যাবে নাকি ফেনীতে… | Kiron's Sports Desk".
  3. সনি-এমিলি ঝলকে রাসেলেরই হাসি. Prothom Alo (in Bengali).
  4. "বসুন্ধরাকে উড়িয়ে ৩১ বছরের অপেক্ষা শেষ আবাহনীর". Daily Dhaka Post (in Bengali). 18 December 2021. Retrieved 19 December 2021.
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