The 2021–22 season was Saif SC's 6th season since its establishment in 2016 and their 5th consecutive season in the Bangladesh Premier League after being promoted in 2017. The season covers the period from 1 October 2021 to 31 July 2022.
Season summary
October On 11 October 2021, Nigerian forward Kenneth Ikechukwu left the club for Indian club Churchill Brothers.
On 17 October 2021, the club signed Rwandan defender Emery Bayisenge from his countryside club AS Kigali.
On 18 October 2021, the club signed Nihat Jaman Ucchash on free transfer from Arambagh KS.
On 20 October 2021, forward Yeasin Arafat left the club for Bashundhara Kings.
On 22 October 2021, the club confirmed signing Bangladesh Police FC midfielder Nazmul Islam Rasel on a free transfer.
November On 6 November 2021, Argentine Andres Cruciani was appointed as head coach for the upcoming season.
On 7 November 2021, Nigerian forward Mfon Udoh signed from Nigerian top division club Akwa United to Saif SC.
On 28 November 2021, Saif Sporting Club started their 2021-22 football season by defeating 2–1 goals Bangladesh Army. A goal from Nigerian forward Emeka Ogbugh and 1 own goal from Bangladesh Army defender Mehedi Hasan Mithu ensured the victory in the match.
December On 2 December, Saif Sporting Club defeated 3–2 goals Muktijoddha Sangsad KC. In 17 minutes goal by Foysal Ahmed Fahim and Nasirul Islam in 40 minutes finished 2-0 half time scored. In the second half 81 minutes third goals by Sazzad Hossain make score line 3-0 but in the 85, 90 minutes two goals by Tetsuaki Misawi finished the game 3–2.
On 6 December, Saif Sporting drew against Dhaka Mohammedan 1–1 goals. In the 45 minutes first half Saif forward Mfon Udoh goal took lead. In second half 90+1 minutes Mohammedan SC defender Rajib Hossain goal level the scored. Two win one draw with 7 points Saif SC through to the Knockout stage.
On 10 December, Saif Sporting Club defeated Swadhinata KS by 2–0 goals in their second Semi-finals. First half and second half both teams players played tough football but they won't found goal. End of 90 minutes goalless referee add 30 minutes first minute of extra time on 91 minutes Maraz Hossain goal took lead Saif Sporting Club and second one on 99 minutes by Foysal Ahmed Fahim. As a result, this match Saif Sporting Club reached Semi-final.
On 14 December, Saif Sporting Club defeated to Dhaka Abahani by 0–2 goals. On 25 minutes Nabib Newaj Jibon scored for Dhaka Abahani and with a goal finished first half. In the second half 81 minutes goal by Daniel Colindres made it 2–0. Saif Sporting Club exited from the tournament.
On 26 December, Saif SC 1–1 draw versus Bangladesh Police FC. On 55 minutes Saif defender Emery Bayisenge penalty goal took lead Saif SC but in the additional time 90+2 minutes goals by Police FC Amredin Sharifi draw the match and both teams share point.
On 30 December, Saif Sporting Club won 2–1 goals against Chittagong Abahani. Goals on 34 minutes Maraz Hosain and 38 Uzbekistan forward Asor Gafurov SSC end first half. In the second half 81 minutes Chittagong Abahani Shakhawat Hossain Rony scored a goal but isn't enough to avoid lost the match.
January On 2 January, Saif Sporting club won by 2–0 against Swadhinata KS. On 40 minutes of first half Rahim Uddin open account for Saif SC before break of half time. In the second half 71 minutes Maraz Hossain made the scored 2–0 and Saif SC with 3 points qualified to Semi-finals.
On 6 January, Saif Sporting Club lost 3(3)–3(4) penalties shoot out against Dhaka Abahani. On 10 minutes first half Raphael Augusto gave lead Dhaka Abahani but Mfon Udoh equalized score on 19 minutes and finished half time 1–1. In the second half 74 minutes Emeka Ogbugh made score 2–1 until 90 minutes and Saif about to through the final but on 90+3 minutes Daniel Colindres goal level the score 2–2. In the extra time 90+4 minutes Rakib Hossain goal again Abahani took lead but on 120+3 minutes Saif SC Sazzad Hossain draw the scoreline 3–3. In the penalties shoot out Dhaka Abahani won 4–3 and through to the Final.
February On 4 February, Saif Sporting Club had their season's first home match against Bangladesh Police FC and won by 1–0 goal. Both team in the first half played goalless. In the second half regulations times ended 0–0 but in the additional time on 90+2 minutes Saif SC Rwandian defender Emery Bayisenge goal gave them 3 points and left the field with victory.
On 9 February, Saif Sporting Club had their away game versus Rahmatganj MFS and lost 3–1. In the first half on 16 minutes a goal by Foysal Ahmed Fahim and on 40 minutes a goal by Nigerian Emeka Ogbugh took lead before ended of half time. In the second half on 66 minutes a goal by Maraz Hossain Saif SC made the scoreline 0–3. After conceded 3 goals Rahmatganj MFS playing attacking football and on 71 minutes a goal scored by Rahmatganj MFS Nigerian forward Sunday Chizoba made score 1–3 until finished the game.
On 13 February, Saif Sporting Club lost by 0–1 goal at home against Sheikh Russel KC. In the first half on 39 minutes a penalty goal by defender Aizar Akmatov took lead and finished half time. In the second half Sheikh Russel KC tried to extended the lead but Saif Sports Club also tried to equalized score but they won't able to do it. Sheikh Russel KC have left the field with full three points.
On 17 February, Saif Sporting Club have lost home game 0–2 against Dhaka Mohammedan. In the first half on 32 minutes a goal by Souleymane Diabate took the lead Dhaka Mohammedan and hold the lead till end first halftime. In the second half in between 4 minutes a goal by Md Shahriar Emon Dhaka Mohammdan extended the lead 2–0. Rest of the time of second half Saif Sporting Club didn't able to score any goal and Dhaka Mohammdan got three points.
On 24 February, Saif Sporting Club drew 3–3 goals against Chittagong Abahani at home match. In the first half on 5 minutes Sazzad Hossain goal take early lead Saif Sporting Club and in the added time of first half on 45+3 Peter Ebimobowei goal equalized score 1–1. In the second half on 58 minutes penalty goal by Emeka Ogbugh took lead again with score 2–1 but on 67 minutes goal by Chittgong Abahani Peter Ebimobowei leveled the score 2–2. On the 80 minutes second penalty goal by Emeka Ogbugh made scoreline 3–2 but Saif SC couldn't hold the lead till end the match because of Peter Ebimobowei third goal of the match ended match 3–3.
March On 1 March, Saif Sporting Club defeated 5–1 goals Swadhinata KS in the away game.
On 16 March, Saif Sporting Club defeated to Bashundhara Kings by 3–4 goals in the away game.
April On 3 April, Saif Sporting Club won by 3–0 goals against Uttar Baridhara Club at home ground. In the first half on 12 minutes Mfon Udoh goal took lead Saif Sporting Club and before last whistle of halftime on 45+1 minutes goal by Asor Gafurov extended it to 2–0. In the second half on 67 Sazzad Hossain Shakil goals made score 3–0 goals. On 87 minutes shown red card Saif Sporting Club Nasirul Islam Nasir and Yassan Kochnov of Uttar Baridhara Club. Both teams rest of the time played with ten men's squad.
On 8 April, Saif Sporting Club drew against Muktijoddha Sangsad KC by 3–3 in the away game.
On 21 April, Saif Sporting Club appointed Sheikh Maruf Hasan their new managing director. Sheikh Maruf Hasan is a former BFF counselor and competitor and also a police officer.
On 29 April, Saif Sporting Club beat Rahmatganj MFS with score 4–2 at home venue.
May On 7 May, Saif Sporting Club have won by 1–0 goal against Sheikh Russel KC in the away game.
On 12 May, Saif Sporting Club have won against Dhaka Mohammedan with score 1–3 at home.
June On 23 June, Saif Sporting Club have won against Chittagong Abahani by 4–3 goals in the away game.
On 28 June, Saif Sporting Club have lost by 1–2 goals against Swadhinata KS at home ground.
July On 3 July, Saif Sporting Club have won by 4–2 goals versus Dhaka Abahani at home ground.
On 8 July, Saif Sporting Club have drawn against Sheikh Jamal DC by 2–2 goals in the away game.
On 18 July, Saif Sporting Club have lost against Bashundhara Kings by 0–2 goals at home venue.
On 26 July, Saif Sporting Club have won versus Uttar Baridhara Club by 7–0 goals in the away game.
On 31 July, Saif Sporting Club have lost against Muktijoddha Sangsad KC by 2–3 goals at home ground.
Current squad Saif Sporting Club Limited squad for 2021–22 season.
Pre-season and friendlies
Transfer Out PlayerTransferred ToFeeDateSource32 Churchill BrothersFree transfer2 Bashundhara KingsFree transfer
In PlayerPrevious clubFeeDateSource8 AS Kigali FCFree transfer71 Arambagh KSFree transfer6 Bangladesh Police FCFree transfer30 Akwa UnitedFree transfer77 Surkhon TermezFree transfer26 MC OujdaFree transfer Shildon AFCNot Disclosed
Competitions
Overall Competition First match Last match Final PositionIndependence Cup28 November 202114 December 2021Semi-finalsFederation Cup26 December 20216 January 2022Semi-finalsBPL4 February 202231 July 20223rd of 12
Overview
Independence Cup
Group stages Group C
Knockout stage
Federation Cup
Group stages Group C
Knockout stage
Premier League
League table
Results summary
Results by round
Matches
Statistics Goalscorers
RankPlayerPositionTotalBPLIndependence CupFederation Cup1 Emeka OgbughFW1412112 Mfon UdohFW9711 Asor GafurovFW109013 Emery BayisengeDF87014 Maraz Hossain OpiFW74125 Foysal Ahmed FahimFW6420 Sazzad HossainMF64116 Riyadul Hasan RafiDF3300 Rahim UddinFW32017 Abid HasanDF1100 Nasirul Islam NasirDF1010 Sabuz HossainDF1100Own goals1100Total695478 Source: Matches
References