The Dhaka North & South City Corporation Pioneer (Under-16) Football League, organised by Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF), began at the Outer Stadium in the city on Wednesday.
Last time 4th finishers Tangail Football Academy made a good start beating Arambagh Football Academy by 2-0 goals in the opening match in the afternoon.
Deputy Minister for Youth and Sports Arif Khan Joy inaugurated the country’s biggest football league with the participation of 65 football clubs.
The team, split into 10 groups, will initially take part in the league at six different city venues — Dhupkhola East End Club, BG Press, Outer Stadium, Bijoy Sarani Army Museum, Rahmatganj Club and Mohammadpur Edgah grounds.
The champion team will get prize money of Tk 100,000 while the runner-up team Tk 50,000.
Besides, all the participating teams will get appearance money of Tk 10,000 each while man of the match awards will be given in all the matches.
