The traditional prestige match between the two archrivals, who were eliminated from the semifinal stage in the recently concluded Independence Day Cup, will kick off at the Bangabandhu National Stadium at 6pm.

Mohammedan have already secured their place in the semis with six points but Abahani, on four points, face the prospect of elimination if they lose.

Wanderers Club will come into the equation if they can beat Arambagh Krira Sangha in the day's first match and in that case, Abahani will need a draw to reach the knockout stage.

The Black and Whites can afford to relax before going into the clash but Mohammed Panir, who shares the Mohammedan coaching duties with Saiful Bari Titu, felt an Abahani-Mohammedan game is always a tense affair.

"We could have relaxed against any other team. But against Abahani, it is always a prestige issue," said Panir.

Mohammedan will field two foreign recruits -- Guinea defender Scylla and Liberian forward Dolley who are on loan from Farashganj for this tournament.

Abahani's main worry has been upfront. The Sky Blues have found the net only five times in their last six matches this season.

"I believe the inclusion of Ghanaian striker Audu Ibrahim beside Cameroon's Ndem in tomorrow's match will strengthen our scoring ability. We can't go for a draw because it could cost us a place in the semifinals," said former national midfielder and Abahani manager Satyajit Das Rupu