1996–97 Bangabandhu Cup

1996–97 Bangabandhu Cup

Tournament details
Country	Bangladesh
Dates	December 1996 – 10 January 1997
Teams	12
Final positions
Champions	Malaysia Red (1st title)
Runner-up	PSM Ujungpandang
Tournament statistics
Top goal scorer(s)	Izaak Fatari Musa Kallon

1996–97 Bangabandhu Cup was the 1st season of the Bangabandhu Cup. The 1st edition run from December 1996 to 10 January 1997. A Malaysia Red went on to win the cup after defeating the PSM Ujungpandang 2–1 in the finals.

Participating teams

Country	Previous best performance
Dhaka Mohammedan	Debut
Muktijoddha Sangsad KC	Debut
Abahani Limited	Debut
East Bengal Club	Debut
Kolkata Mohammedan	Debut
Malaysia Red	Debut
Malaysia Blue	Debut
PSM Ujungpandang	Debut
Friends Club Kopundol	Debut
Eastern All Star FC	Debut
Bargh Shiraz	Debut
Cosmos Football Club	Debut

Format

In group stage twelve teams divided into four groups of three teams, playing a single match round-robin. The teams finishing first in each group qualified for the Semi-finals.

Final

10 January 1997

Malaysia Red	2–1	PSM Makassar

Bangabandhu National Stadium, Dhaka

Winners

1996–97 Bangabandhu Cup Champion
Malaysia Red First title