In a thrilling final, Daffodil International University (DIU) secured a dominant 3–0 victory over American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) to claim the championship trophy. AIUB finished as the runners-up after a hard-fought performance.
Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) President Tabith Awal attended the final as the chief guest. Special guests included ABG Sports City Director Md. Imrul Hasan, prominent football analyst and Football Asia panel writer Md. Ekramuzzaman, former national team footballer Rumman Bin Waliid Sabbir, alongside BFF Executive Members Syed Hasan Kanan, Imtiaz Hamid Sabuj, and Md. Zakir Hossain. Senior executives from Bashundhara Group and ABG Sports City, along with faculty members, representatives, and enthusiastic supporters from various universities, were present to cheer on the athletes.
At the end of the event, guests presented trophies and prize money to the champions and runners-up, along with individual accolades to the tournament’s top performers.
Award Winners
- Champions: Daffodil International University (DIU)
- Runners-Up: American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB)
- Player of the Match (Final): Yunus Abu Bakar (DIU)
- Top Scorer of the Tournament: Akkas Ali (AIUB)
- Player of the Tournament: Yunus Abu Bakar (DIU)
- Best Goalkeeper of the Tournament: Mehedi Hasan (AIUB)
- Best Defender of the Tournament: Rashedul Islam (AIUB)
Organized under the initiative of Anvir Bashundhara Group (ABG), the competition drew energetic participation from leading private universities across Dhaka, marking a new milestone in private-sector sports organization in Bangladesh. The initiative aimed to scout grassroots football talent, promote youth engagement in sports, and foster camaraderie among higher education institutions. Organizers expressed confidence that the ABG University Cup will serve as a vital talent pipeline for future national football players.
