The transfer of players for the Bangladesh League 2010 starts today with newcomers Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club expected to outdo the traditional powerhouses with rich collections.
However, no big name is likely to hit the bourse today as it is a weekly holiday and the BFF office will remain open only for player’s registration from 3:00pm to 6:00pm.
Almost all the clubs have finalised their teams and they will just have to complete the formalities within October 7.
However, the overseas players’ registration will remain open until October 15 and the clubs will have to register their players as per the new FIFA Transfer Matching System.
FIFA said on Wednesday that a more transparent online system for international player transfers would become compulsory on October 1, helping to protect under 18-year-olds.
The Transfer Matching System has been tested in 18 countries since February 2008 and gradually expanded, currently covering 3,633 clubs, allowing footballing authorities to see more details on each transfer.
Each club involved in a transfer has to enter the same details including bank accounts, amounts of money, timing and pay, with added documents such as identity documents and contracts, or it will be blocked.
The BFF earlier conducted a three-day workshop to train the club officials on the online international player transfer system.
Three-time champions Dhaka Abahani have roped in goalkeeper Himel, experienced striker Alfaz, defender Shuvro, wing-back Arup Baidya, midfielders Imtiaz Sultan Jitu and Abdullah Parvez, defender Kamal Hossain, forward Shakhawat Rony this season. They have also confirmed the services of their 12 old players. They are Zia, Sohel (goalkeeper), Siraji, Nazrul, Mintu, Pranatosh, Ujjal, Abul, Robin, Sohag and U-19 players Biplob and Shaheen.
Abahani’s long-serving Ghanaian duo – defender Samad Yousif and forward Awudu Ibrahim – and other two Ghanaians Twum Frank and Aminu Yusuf are also ready to sign for the club.
National defender Mamun Miah played for Abahani in the Bordoloi Trophy winning squad. However, Sheikh Russell, the third-placed team last year, claimed Mamun has
taken advance from them and they have already served him a legal notice.
Last year’s runners-up Dhaka Mohammedan SC have signed contracts with Arafat Ali Ronny, Titumir Chowdhury Titu, Zahed, Saidul Haq, Ramjan Ali, Akbar Hossain Ridon, Shafiqul Islam Bipul, Shariful Islam, Akramuzzaman Liton, Anwar Hossain, Sultan Ahmed, Russell Ansari, Ronny Islam, Russell, Ripon Khan, Kabir Hossain and Sagar. The club also secured the services of their veteran defender Hasan Al Mamun and midfielder Jumratul Islam Mithu.
Sheikh Jamal prised 10 players away from Dhaka Mohamedan SC, including goalkeepers Aminul and Shakil, defenders Wali Faisal, Arif and Nasir, midfielders Mamunul, Zahid Hossain, Shakil Khan and strikers Zahid Hasan Emily and Abdul Baten Kamol.
They also confirmed four players from champions Abahani and they are defenders Shujon and Mishu, midfielder Shahed and forward Enamul Haque. Their other players are defender Rezaul and Towhidul Islam Sabuz, a striker from Farashganj, and Mintu Sheikh, formerly a defender with Feni Soccer Club.
Muktijoddha Sangsad KC have confirmed the services of Arman Aziz, Saikat, Nasir, Munna Jr, Rana and Sharif from traditional Mohammedan SC, and Biplob, Motiur Munna, Obaidur and Zahed Parvez from Abahani Limited. The other players are Rony, Maruf and Zahirul from Sheikh Russell KC, Nehal from Rahmatganj MFS and Mushtaque from Arambagh KS. Alamu Bukola Olalekan and Emeka Christian, the Nigerian duo, will be wearing Muktijoddha shirts this season.
Sheikh Russell will rely on the overseas recruits and Feni Soccer Club have brought in Chinese players to bolster their strength.
