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Saif Sporting Club
2021–22 season
OwnerSaif Powertec Limited
Head coachArgentina Andrés Cruciani
StadiumBangabandhu National Stadium
Bangladesh Premier LeagueTBC
Independence CupSemi-finals
Federation CupSemi-finals
Top goalscorerLeague: TBD
All: Bangladesh Maraz Hossain
(3 goals)
Biggest win3–2 Vs Muktijoddha Sangsad KC
(2 December 2021)
All statistics correct as of 6 January 2022.

The 2021–22 season is the Saif SC's[1] 6th season since its establishment in 2016[2] and their 5th consecutive season in the Bangladesh Premier League after promoting in 2017. The season cover period from 27 November 2021–TBC 2022.[3][4][5] [6][7][8]

Season summary

October

On 11 October 2021 Nigerian forward Kenneth Ikechukwu has left the club to Indian club Churchill Brothers.

On 17 October 2021 the club has signed with Rwandian defender Emery Bayisenge from his countryside club AS Kigali.

On 18th October 2021 club signed with Nihat Jaman Uchhas on free transfer from Arambagh KS.

On 20 October 2021 forward Yeasin Arafat left the club to Bashundhara Kings.

On 22 October 2021 the club has confirmed signed Bangladesh Police FC midfielder Nazmul Islam Rasel on free transfer.

November

On 6 November 2021 Argentine Andres Cruciani has appointed as a head coach for the upcoming season.[9]

On 7 November 2021 Nigerian forward Mfon Udoh has signed from Nigerian top division club Akwa United to Saif SC.

On 28 November 2021 Saif Sporting Club has started their 2021-22 football season by defeated 2–1 goals Bangladesh Army. A goal from Nigerian forward Emeka Ogbugh and 1 own goal from Bangladesh Army defender Mehedi Hasan Mithu ensure the victory of the match.[10]

December

On 2 December Saif Sporting Club defeated 3–2 goals Muktijoddha Sangsad KC. In 17 minutes goal by Foysal Ahmed Fahim and Nasirul Islam in 40 minutes finished 2-0 half time scored. In the second half 81 minutes third goals by Sazzad Hossain make score line 3-0 but in the 85, 90 minutes two goals by Tetsuaki Misawi finished the game 3–2.[11]

On 6 December Saif Sporting drew against Dhaka Mohammedan 1–1 goals. In the 45 minutes first half Saif forward Mfon Udoh goal took lead. In second half 90+1 minutes Mohammedan SC defender Rajib Hossain goal level the scored. Two win one draw with 7 points Saif SC through to the Knockout stage.[12]

On 10 December Saif Sporting Club defeated Swadhinata KS by 2–0 goals in their second Semi-finals. First half and second half both teams players played tough football but they won't found goal. End of 90 minutes goalless referee add 30 minutes first minute of extra time on 91 minutes Maraz Hossain goal took lead Saif Sporting Club and second one on 99 minutes by Foysal Ahmed Fahim. As a result this match Saif Sporting Club reached Semi-final.[13]

On 14 December Saif Sporting Club defeated to Dhaka Abahani by 0–2 goals. On 25 minutes Nabib Newaj Jibon scored for Dhaka Abahani and with a goal finished first half. In the second half 81 minutes goal by Daniel Colindres made it 2–0. Saif Sporting Club exited from the tournament.[14]

On 26 December Saif SC 1–1 draw versus Bangladesh Police FC. On 55 minutes Saif defender Emery Bayisenge penalty goal took lead Saif SC but in the additional time 90+2 minutes goals by Police FC Amredin Sharifi draw the match and both teams share point.[15]

On 30 December Saif Sporting Club won 2–1 goals against Chittagong Abahani. Goals on 34 minutes Maraz Hosain and 38 Uzbekistan forward Asor Gafurov SSC end first half. In the second half 81 minutes Chittagong Abahani Shakhawat Hossain Rony scored a goal but isn't enough to avoid lost the match.[16]

January

On 2 January Saif Sporting club won by 2–0 against Swadhinata KS. On 40 minutes of first half Rahim Uddin open account for Saif SC before break of half time. In the second half 71 minutes Maraz Hossain made the scored 2–0 and Saif SC with 3 points qualified to Semi-finals.[17]

On 6 January Saif Sporting Club lost 3(3)–3(4) penalties shoot out against Dhaka Abahani. On 10 minutes first half Raphael Augusto gave lead Dhaka Abahani but Mfon Udoh equalized score on 19 minutes and finished half time 1–1. In the second half 74 minutes Emeka Ogbugh made score 2–1 until 90 minutes and Saif about to through the final but on 90+3 minutes Daniel Colindres goal level the score 2–2. In the extra time 90+4 minutes Rakib Hossain goal again Abahani took lead but on 120+3 minutes Saif SC Sazzad Hossain draw the scoreline 3–3. In the penalties shoot out Dhaka Abahani won 4–3 and through to the Final.[18]

Current squad

Saif Sporting Club Limited squad for 2021–22 season.

As of 6 January 2022

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK Bangladesh BAN Pappu Hossain
2 DF Bangladesh BAN Nasirul Islam Nasir
3 DF Bangladesh BAN Saddam Anny
4 DF Bangladesh BAN Monjurur Rahman Manik
5 DF Bangladesh BAN Riyadul Hasan Rafi (Vice-captain)
6 MF Bangladesh BAN Jamal Bhuyan (Captain)
7 MF Bangladesh BAN Rahim Uddin
8 DF Rwanda RWA Emery Bayisenge
9 FW Nigeria NGA Mfon Udoh
10 FW Nigeria NGA Emeka Ogbugh
11 MF Bangladesh BAN Jamir Uddin
12 MF Bangladesh BAN Shajjad Hossain
15 MF Bangladesh BAN Nazmul Islam Rasel
17 FW Bangladesh BAN Foysal Ahmed Fahim
18 MF Bangladesh BAN Taj Uddin
18 FW Bangladesh BAN Kawser Ali Rabbi
No. Pos. Nation Player
20 FW Bangladesh BAN Maraz Hossain
21 DF Bangladesh BAN Imran Hasan Rimon
22 GK Bangladesh BAN Shanto Kumar Ray
26 DF Bangladesh BAN MD Ganto
27 GK Bangladesh BAN Monirul Islam
28 MF Bangladesh BAN MD Sayde
31 FW Bangladesh BAN Mitul Hossain
33 GK Bangladesh BAN Abid Ahmed
34 DF Bangladesh BAN Jabed Ahmed
41 DF Bangladesh BAN Tanvir Hossain
44 DF Bangladesh BAN Sabuz Hossain
55 DF Bangladesh BAN Sobug Chandra Das
77 MF Uzbekistan UZB Asror Gafurov
88 MF Bangladesh BAN Nayan Miah
99 MF Bangladesh BAN Nihat Jaman Ucchash
MF Bangladesh BAN Samuel Elhaz Hudson

Pre-season and friendlies

  Win   Draw   Loss   Fixtures

18 November 2021 Friendly Uttar Baridhara Club 0–2 Saif Sporting Club Dhaka
14:00 Report Asror Gafurov 23' Rahim Uddin 58' Stadium: Saif Sporting Club Practice Ground
23 November 2021 (2021-11-23) Muktijoddha Sangsad KC 0–1 Saif Sporting Club Dhanmondi
14:00 UTC+6 Stadium: Dhanmondi Football Ground
24 January 2022 (2022-01-24) Dhaka Mohammedan 2–0 Saif Sporting Club Dhaka
13:30 UTC+6
Stadium: Fortis Football Ground

Transfer

Out

No. Pos Player Transferred To Fee Date Source
32 FW Nigeria Kenneth Ikechukwu India Churchill Brothers Free transfer 11 October 2021
2 DF Bangladesh Yeasin Arafat Bangladesh Bashundhara Kings Free transfer 20 October 2021 [19]

In

No. Pos Player Previous club Fee Date Source
8 DF Rwanda Emery Bayisenge Rwanda AS Kigali FC Free transfer 17 October 2021 [20]
71 FW Bangladesh Nihat Jaman Uchhash Bangladesh Arambagh KS Free transfer 18 October 2021
6 MF Bangladesh Nazmul Islam Rasel Bangladesh Bangladesh Police FC Free transfer 22 October 2021
30 FW Nigeria Mfon Udoh Nigeria Akwa United Free transfer 7 November 2021 [21]
77 MF Uzbekistan Asror Gafurov Uzbekistan Surkhon Termez Free transfer 8 November 2021 [22]
26 FW Nigeria Emeka Ogbugh Morocco MC Oujda Free transfer 8 November 2021 [23]

Competitions

  Win   Draw   Loss   Fixtures

Overall

Competition First match Last match Final Position
Independence Cup 28 November 2021 14 December 2021 Semi-finals
Federation Cup 26 December 2021 6 January 2022 Semi-finals
BPL January 2022 TBD

Overview

Competition Record
Pld W D L GF GA GD Win %
Independence Cup 5 3 1 1 8 6 +2 060.00
Federation Cup 4 2 1 1 8 5 +3 050.00
BPL 0 0 0 0 0 0 +0 !
Total 9 5 2 2 16 11 +5 055.56

Last updated: 6 January 2022
Source: Competitions

Independence Cup

Group stages

Group C

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Status
1 Saif Sporting Club 3 2 1 0 6 4 +2 7 Qualified for Knockout stage
2 Bangladesh Army 3 1 1 1 4 4 0 4
3 Dhaka Mohammedan 3 1 1 1 4 4 0 4
4 Muktijoddha Sangsad KC 3 0 1 2 6 6 0 1
28 November 2021 (2021-11-28) Saif Sporting Club 2–1 Bangladesh Army Dhaka
18:00 BST (UTC+6)
Report
Stadium: BSSS Mostafa Kamal Stadium
2 December 2021 (2021-12-02) Muktijoddha Sangsad KC 2–3 Saif Sporting Club Dhaka
16:00 BST (UTC+6)
Report
Stadium: BSSS Mostafa Kamal Stadium
Referee: Md Mizanur Rahman
6 December 2021 (2021-12-06) Saif Sporting Club 1–1 Mohammedan SC Dhaka
18:00 BST (UTC+6)
Report
Stadium: BSSS Mostafa Kamal Stadium
Referee: GM Chowdhury Nayon

Knockout stage

10 December 2021 (2021-12-10) Quarter-finals Saif Sporting Club 2–0 Swadhinata KS Dhaka
20:00 BST (UTC+6)
Report Stadium: BSSS Mostafa Kamal Stadium
Referee: Md Alamgir
14 December 2021 (2021-12-14) Semi-finals Dhaka Abahani 2–0 Saif Sporting Club Dhaka
17:15 BST (UTC+6)
Report Stadium: BSSS Mostafa Kamal Stadium
Referee: Md Mizanur Rahman

Federation Cup

Group stages

Group C

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Status
1 Saif Sporting Club 2 1 1 0 3 2 +1 4 Advance to Knockout stage
2 Chittagong Abahani 2 1 0 1 3 2 +1 3
3 Bangladesh Police FC 2 0 1 1 1 3 −2 1
Source: Soccerway
Rules for classification: Group stage tiebreakers
26 December 2022 (2022-12-26) Bangladesh Police FC 1–1 Saif Sporting Club Dhaka
16:00 BST (UTC+6)
Report Stadium: BSSS Mostafa Kamal Stadium
Referee: Saymoon Hasan Sany
30 December 2022 (2022-12-30) Chittagong Abahani 1–2 Saif Sporting Club Dhaka
18:45 BST (UTC+6)
Report
Stadium: BSSS Mostafa Kamal Stadium
Referee: Bituraj Borua

Knockout stage

2 January 2022 (2022-01-02) Quarter-finals Saif Sporting Club 2–0 Swadhinata KS Dhaka
19:30 BST (UTC+6)
Report Stadium: BSSS Mostafa Kamal Stadium
Referee: Mohammed Jalaluddin
6 January 2022 (2022-01-06) Semi-finals Saif Sporting Club 3–3
(3–4 p)
Dhaka Abahani Dhaka
16:30 BST (UTC+6)
Report
Stadium: BSSS Mostafa Kamal Stadium
Referee: Md Saymoon Hasan Sany
Penalties

Premier League

Statistics

Goalscorers

As of match played till 6 January 2022
Rank Player Position Total BPL Independence Cup Federation Cup
1 Bangladesh Maraz Hossain FW 3 0 1 2
2 Bangladesh Foysal Ahmed Fahim FW 2 0 2 0
Bangladesh Sazzad Hossain MF 2 0 1 1
Nigeria Emeka Ogbugh FW 2 0 1 1
Nigeria Mfon Udoh FW 2 0 1 1
3 Bangladesh Rahim Uddin FW 1 0 0 1
Bangladesh Nasirul Islam Nasir DF 1 0 1 0
Rwanda Emery Bayisenge DF 1 0 0 1
Uzbekistan Asor Gafurov FW 1 0 0 1
Total 15 0 7 8

Source: Matches

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