By Emdad Rahman Newark Youth London have been crowned UK Bangladeshi champions after the team from London’s East End defeated Leeds One Formation 1-0 to lift the prestigious trophy at Valley Parade, the home of Bradford City. The UK Bangladeshi ...
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Poplar Legends now two wins away from title
By Emdad Rahman Champions elect Poplar Legends eased into the penultimate week of games in the Sonali Othith Masters Tournament at Mulberry Leisure Centre and are now firm favourites to lift the veterans championship. Rekhon Ali scored a stunning hat ...
Read More »Fokrul Islam receives award for outstanding sports volunteering
Emdad Rahman Community activist Fokrul Islam has been recognised by the London Federation of Sports and Recreation with a Voluntary Award 2016. The Federation is the voice of voluntary sport in Greater London and through its wide representation on sports ...
Read More »Scintilla beat West Essex to maintain NCL surge
Emdad Rahman Zisan Abedin scored 90 as Scintilla CC beat West Essex CC in the National Cricket League. The match took place at the Rolls Sports Ground, and captain Ayaz Karim returned from injury to lead the victory charge. Scintilla ...
Read More »Hawks trapped as Scintilla win again
Emdad Rahman Scintilla CC were in no mood to take prisoners as Hawks were skittled out for 140 in 36 overs at the Jubilee Sports Ground. Top scorers for Hawks were Siddique (28) and Osman (24). Captain Shaha Riadh and ...
Read More »Disability Day 2016 attracts hundreds of participants
Emdad Rahman The hugely popular Disability Sports Day Festival 2016 has been successfully delivered by Vallance CSA for an eighth consecutive year. Junel Uddin, Senior Sports & Project Manager, said: “The 2016 festival was described by participants as one of ...
Read More »The final showdown: Liverpool -v- Sevilla
Emdad Rahman previews tonight’s Europa League Final 2016 – Liverpool -v- Sevilla. Ahead of tonight’s final against Sevilla in Basel. Liverpool skipper Jordan Henderson could make a return to the starting eleven to bolster Jurgen Klopp’s attempt to secure Liverpool’s twelfth ...
Read More »Sonali Othith Masters reaches halfway point
Emdad Rahman An exquisite back heel from Soleman Hussain in the third week’s first game gave Dawatul Islam the lead, but his team conceded two in the last two minutes to lose 3-1 to favourites Poplar. The latter followed up ...
Read More »Foxes have faith
Leicestershire CCC launches multi-faith area Emdad Rahman With the start of the NatWest T20 Blast campaign looming, Leicestershire County Cricket Club has embarked on a groundbreaking new initiative in visitor services with the launch of a multi-faith area for visiting fans. The ...
Read More »Scintilla Ace another league win
Emdad Rahman The latest Essex County Cricket League clash saw Ace Cricket Club host Scintilla CC at the Low Hall Sports Ground, Leyton. The home team won the toss and batted first. The game opened with a Scintilla blitz which ...
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