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Spotlight on Russel

Sports Reporter
With just one day to go, the domestic football trans-
fer market came alive after a
month-long silence as four teams completed formalities yesterday.
Sheikh Russel Krira Chakra took the limelight on the penultimate day of the 35-day bourse when they showed their hand full of experienced players including former national captain Alfaz Ahmed.
Farashganj and Chittagong Mohammedan also came with full force while Arambagh, who were the first team to register a player this year, signed half the squad yesterday.
With Abahani from Dhaka and Chittagong already done their part, the transfer scene will get heavy on the final day as three giants -Mohammedan, Brothers Union and Muktijoddha - and Rahmatganj and Khulna Abahani will make their squads official before the deadline tonight.
After their promotion to the top flight four seasons earlier, Sheikh
Russel can really go for the championship in the second B. League this year, believes club president Nurul Alain Chowdhury
"After the two Premier Leagues and the inaugural professional league campaigns, we have really managed to balance the team," said Chowdhury last night.
"We have had good results in the past years but always fell behind due to lack of maturity and temperament. With the arrival of a number of national players, I feel we have filled in the blanks."
Alfaz, who joins from Muktijoddha, will have former national footballers like goalkeeper Titu, Saiful (Muktijoddha), Parvez Babu, Monwar (Brothers) and their own Mahmudul Hassan andTanvir beside him under the guidance of veteran coach Wajed Gazi.
The club, who finished runners-up on their Premiership debut, also retained defenders Jahirul, Aminul and striker Bulbul apart from recruiting experienced midfielders Masud Khan Jony and Nurul Islam.
"We have always targeted the title but this year, it would be more realistic if we can rope in the for-
eign players we want," the Russel boss told adding that they have already started talks with Moroccan players.
"Our record against big names have been impressive but we lost vital points against lesser teams. This squad can change that sce-
Russel, who finished fourth in the B. League, are eager to get back tested midfielder Ighir Mohammed and forward Touati Youness from Morocco in addition to a younger midfielder, the organiser informed.
"We have faith in Alfaz although he has been written off by critics due to his age. I feel he will take it as a challenge and sparkle in the league. He looked serious and wants to sign off with his head high."
Chowdhury informed that the team will start camp on June 23 at Uttara with a view to shape the players.
"There have been no competitive football for almost a year and we have to give stress on fitness. We will not target winning the Federation Cup but hope the coach will make our players fit by the time the B. League starts around August"
Alfaz, who last played for the national team last June, said it was a new area for him after playing for big names throughout his career.
" Playing for the national team is no more a target for me. Now it's a different type off feeling as I will be playing for a team who have not won a major trophy. My aim will be to deliver them the goods," the prolific striker said.
Farashganj lost a score of promising players like goalkeeper Biplab, national fullback Arup Baidya, striker Robin, defenders Rajib, Rony, Liton and Khaled but coach Kamal Babu thinks that the young replacements would be able to fill in the void.
"We have a few experienced players who would guide the newcomers to play a lively brand of football," hoped Kamal, who retained ace defender Abu Faisal, Mamun Mia and midfielders Kabir andAmirul.
Chittagong Mohammedan manager Mohammed Yusuf said the new-look team will fight hard to retain their sixth position.