Rahmatganj fairytale continues

Minnows Rahmatganj MFS's dream run continued in the JB Bangladesh Premier League as they climbed to the top with a 2-0 win over Uttar Baridhara Club at the Rafiq Uddin Bhuiyan Stadium in Mymensingh yesterday.

Congolese hitman Siyo Zunapio put the Old Dhaka outfit ahead by converting a spot-kick in stoppage time of the first half and Gambian marksman Dawda Cessay wrapped up victory on his season debut in the 90th minute to lift Rahmatganj to the top of the table with eight points from four matches, equal with Chittagong Abahani, Muktijoddha Sangsad and Abahani at the close of the fourth round.

In heavy rain, neither Rahmatganj nor Uttar Baridhara could come up with a natural show.  For Uttar Baridhara it continued a miserable run -- their third consecutive defeat.

“We did not play better today [Wednesday] but we secured all three points. We don't feel like giants after sharing the top position but I can say we will be fighting for the title,” said Rahmatganj coach Kamal Babu, who takes inspiration from Leicester City FC's success.

“Some of key players including the forwards have been suffering from injuries which is why why we can't get the results,” said Uttar Baridhara club coach Rashed Hossain Pappu.