Mohammedan's match-winner John Godwin, left, leaps in the air to win a header during their Citycell Super Cup final against Abahani at the Bangabandhu National Stadium yesterday.Photo: Anisur Rahman

A 21st minute goal by Nigerian midfielder John Godwin gave Mohammedan the Citycell Super Cup title with a solitary goal victory against their tradition rivals Abahani in the final at the Bangabandhu National Stadium yesterday.
An otherwise defensive Mohammedan, who received Tk one-crore as prize money, survived the rival onslaught before a 40,000-strong crowd, which proved that football has managed to revive its past glory with the tournament worth Tk two-crore.
President Zillur Rahman was expected to attend the final as chief guest but there was surprise for the spectators as Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina witnessed the final and distributed trophies.
In a passionate but brief speech, Sheikh Hasina congratulated both the finalists.
"I congratulate Mohammedan for winning the trophy. I also praise Abahani for playing an excel lent game today," the Prime Minister said.
"There is win and lose in a match but it is a great occasion because I feel that football has regained life today.
"I also congratulate this huge crowd. It is good to see a full stadium after a long time. I hope the fans will inspire the players like this in the future.
"My thanks to the organisers for organising this tournament and I hope Bangladesh will establish its place in the sporting world," she added before handing over the trophies.