SPORTS REPORTER

After a nearly month-long break due to the Bangladesh national team’s international commitments, the Bangladesh Football League (BFL) resumes today with the Dhaka derby between archrivals Abahani Limited and Mohammedan SC at the Shaheed Dhirendranath Datta Stadium in Cumilla.

Elsewhere, Fakirerpool Young Men’s Club host Brothers Union in Manikganj, while Rahmatganj MFS face hosts PWD SC in Gazipur.

Out of the title race, defending champions Mohammedan will be playing for pride, while Abahani need a win to stay in contention with leaders Bashundhara Kings (24 points) and second-placed Fortis FC (21). Abahani, on 19 points, will also seek revenge for their 3-2 defeat earlier in the season.

Brothers and Fakirerpool -- both on 10 points from 11 matches, but with the former ahead on goal difference -- will be looking to topple each other in the points table, while third-placed Rahmatganj will be aiming to extend their winning run against relegation-threatened PWD SC.