Mohammedan knock out Kings from Fed Cup semis

Mohammedan Sporting Club stunned Bashundhara Kings 2-1 in the first semifinal to reach the final of the Federation Cup for the first time in 14 years at the Sheikh Fazlul Haque Moni Stadium in Gopalganj on Tuesday.  

Nigerian forward Emanuel and Malian striker Souleymane Diabate found the net for the Black and Whites, while Kings' Brazilian striker Dorielton Gomes pulled one back for Kings, who for the first time failed to make it to the Federation Cup final since their debut in 2018.

The defeat to Mohammedan has brought Kings their first defeat in the ongoing season across all competitions as they had gone unbeaten for 24 matches before coming into the Federation Cup semifinal as the favourites.

Since becoming the champions by beating archrivals Abahani in a penalty shootout in 2009, Mohammedan have not been able to make the final in the next 11 editions.