The 2021–22 season was Rahmatganj MFS's 89th competitive since its establishment in 1933 and its 12th season in the Bangladesh Premier League. In addition to the domestic league, Rahmatganj MFS are participating in this season's edition of the Federation Cup and the Independence Cup. The season covered the period from 1 October 2021 to 2 August 2021.
Season summary
December On 3 December 2021, Rahmatganj began their season with a 2–3 loss against newly promoted side Swadhinata KS, in the first match of the 2021–22 Independence Cup. Philip Adjah gave Rahmatganj MFS the lead within 3 minutes; however, in the 16th minute, the score was leveled by Rafał Zaborowski. In the 25th minute, a goal by Sanowar Hossain had Rahmatganj MFS finish first-half with score 2–1. In the second half scored level by Swadhinata KS Nedo Turković on 50 minutes. At 80 minutes an own goal by Mohammad Al-Amin gave lead 3–2 lead and Swadhinata KS ensured the win.
On 7 December, Rahmatganj MFS were defeated 3–1 by Dhaka Abahani. At 14 minutes, thanks to an own goal by Dhaka Abahani's Tutul Hossain Badsha, Rahmatganj MFS took the lead. However, after 4 minutes, Brazilian forward Dorielton equalized the score. In the second half, at 50 minutes, a penalty goal by Raphael Augusto and at 70 minutes a penalty goal by Dorielton ended the game 3–1, resulting in the club being eliminated from the Independence Cup.
On 28 December, Rahmatganj MFS began their 2021–22 Federation Cup campaign with a 3–0 win against Muktijoddha Sangsad KC by FIFA walkover laws. The match was scheduled to be played on the scheduled date, but Muktijoddha withdrew their name from the tournament. As per FIFA walkover laws, the opposition club was declared the winner of the match.
On 30 December, Rahmatganj MFS drew 1–1 against Sheikh Jamal DC. Seven minutes in, Nurul Absar's goal gave Sheikh Jamal DC the lead and they finished the first half with a lead. In the second half, additional time 90+1 minutes, a goal by Sajidur Rahman Sajid equaled the score. Due to Muktijoddha Sangsad KC's withdrawal, both teams' points were equal in the group stage and the referee used penalty shoot out to the determined group champion, which Sheikh Jamal DC won 5–0.
January On 3 January, Rahmatganj MFS lost 3–4 goals to Sheikh Russel KC. In the first half, Rahmatganj MFS Philip Adjah scored two goals on 28, 45 minutes finished first half with a score 2–0. In the second half fought back Sheikh Russel KC Thiago Amaral score on 63 minutes made scored 2–1. In the 82 minutes Aizar Akmatov scored a penalty goal and Ailton Machado on 84 minutes made the score 3–2. In the 89th minute, Rahmatganj Nigerian Sunday Chizoba levelled the scoreline 3–3. In the extra time on 118 minutes goal by Khondoker Ashraful Islam secured Rahmatganj MFS Semi-finals place.
On 6 January, Rahmatganj MFS won 2–1 against Dhaka Mohammedan in their first semi-final of the Federation Cup. At 5 minutes Rajib Hossain gave the lead to Dhaka Mohammedan until the end of half-time. In the second half, on 67 minutes, Philip Adjah equalised for Rahmatganj and levelled the score at 1–1 and in extra time (90+1 minutes), after Adjah outpaced Sadekujaman Fahim, Sunday Chizoba secured the winning goal for Rahmatganj MFS.
On 9 January, Rahmatganj MFS lost 2–1 to Dhaka Abahani in the final of the Federation Cup Bangladesh. In the first half, both clubs played excellently, but they wouldn't score any goals until Dainiel Colindres scored at 45+1 minutes. In the second half, Rakib Hossain extended the score 2–0. At 70 minutes Philip Adjah's goal made the score 2–1 and Rahmatganj MFS finished their tournament journey with the runner up trophy and Dhaka Abahani grabbed the12th Federation Cup trophy.
February On 5 February 2022, Rahmatganj began their 2021–22 Bangladesh Premier League season with a 2–1 defeat to Chittagong Abahani.In the first half, within 4 minutes, a goal by Philip Adjah helped Rahmatganj take the lead and, finished the first half with a 1–0 lead. But in the second half Peter Ebimobowei's goal at the 52nd minute leveled the score 1–1. At 72 minutes a goal by Rubel Miya allowed Chittagong Abahani to take the lead, making the score 2–1. In the end, the Rahmatganj MFS players kept on attacking to find the equalizer, however, they could not succeed in salvaging a goal.
On 9 February, Rahmatganj MFS had their home game versus Saif Sporting Club and lost by 1–3 goals. In the first half on 16 minutes a goal by Foysal Ahmed Fahim and at 40 minutes, a goal by Nigerian Emeka Ogbugh took the lead before ended of half time. In the second half, at 66 minutes a goal by Maraz Hossain Saif SC made the scoreline 0–3. After conceding 3 goals Rahmatganj MFS playing attacking football and at 71 minutes a goal scored by Nigerian forward Sunday Chizoba, making the score 1–3 until the game finished.
On 13 February, Rahmatganj MFS lost by 3 goals in an away match against Dhaka Abahani. In the first half at the 40th, 43rd and 45+1 minutes a hat trick by Dorielton took lead with 3–0. In the second half Rahamtganj MFS tried to fought back but Dhaka Abahani players kept them in check to avoid any score. Dhaka Abahani left the field with full three points.
On 17 February, Rahmatganj MFS drew 3–3 against Sheikh Jamal DC at home. In the first half at 23 minutes Gambian forward Solomon King Kanform goal took lead and his second goals on 43 minutes finished halftime with lead 2–0. In the second half on 68 minutes Tajikistan forward Siyovush Asrorov goal made scoreline 2–1. Afternoon 6 minutes a goal by Mohammed Atikuzzaman lead the score 3–1 but the lead was retained till 89 minutes before score Sunday Chizoba on 90 minutes and Lancine Touré on 90+4 minutes. The match ended with result 3–3 goals.
On 22 February, Rahmatganj MFS lost to Bashundhara Kings by 3–2 goals in the away match. In the first half Rahmatganj MFS Nigerian forward Sunday Chizoba goal on 28 minutes took the lead Rahmatganj MFS but between 4 minutes Brazilian Robinho equalized scored 1–1. At 44 minutes Mohammad Ibrahim goal gave lead to Basundhara Kings made score 2–1. In the last minutes of half time second penalty goal by Sunday Chizoba on 45+3 minutes finished halftime with 2–2. In the second half on 75 minutes Yeasin Khan goal secured victory for Bashundhara Kings 3–2.
March On 2 March, Rahmatganj MFS won against Uttar Baridhara Club by 3–1 goals at home. In the first half Ghanaian forward Philip Adjah's goal at the 32nd minute got lead Rahmatganj MFS but on 41 minutes Uttar Baridhara Club Uzbekistan midfielder Yevgeniy Kochnev goals leveled the score 1–1. After 2 minutes Philip Adjah scored again and made the score 2–1 before go to halftime break. In the second half midfielder Enamul Islam Gazi's 73rd-minute goal helped them to win the game by 3–1.
On 7 March, Rahmatganj MFS won against Muktijoddha Sangsad KC by 1–0 goals in the away match.
On 12 March, Rahmatganj MFS lost by 1–2 goals against Bangladesh Police FC at home stadium.
On 16 March, Rahmatganj MFS drew by 1–1 goals against Swadhinata KS at home ground. In the first half both teams played excellent and competitive football and at the end of the first half scoreline was 0–0. In the second half on 56 minutes Ghanaian forward Philip Adjah goal took lead Rahmatganj MFS but the club was not able to defend score for a long Swadhinata KS forward Zilliur Rahman goal on 64 minutes equalized score 1–1 goals. Rest of the time were not score any goals and both are share points.
April On 4 April, Rahmatganj MFS drew against Sheikh Russel KC by 1–1 goals at the away game. At 4 minutes a goal by Nigerian forward Sunday Chizoba Rahmatganj MFS took early lead but between one minutes goal by Mohammad Jewel Sheikh Russel KC equalized score 1–1 and they have finished first halftime. In the second 45 minutes both teams play goalless until end the game.
On 8 April, Rahmatganj MFS lost by 1–5 goals against Dhaka Mohammedan at home match.
On 25 April, Rahmatganj MFS drew against Chittagong Abahani by 0–0 at home ground.
May On 7 May, Rahmatganj MFS have lost 1–2 goals against Dhaka Abahani at home.
On 12 May, Rahmatganj MFS lost 0–1 in the away game against Sheikh Jamal DC.
June On 21 June, Rahmatganj MFS lost against Bashundhara Kings by 0–2 at home ground.
On 27 June, Rahmatganj MFS drew by 1–1 goals versus Uttar Baridhara Club in the away match.
July On 4 July, Rahmatganj MFS thrashed Muktijoddha Sangsad KC with score 7–1 at home ground.
On 15 July, Rahmatganj MFS drew against Bangladesh Police FC by 0–0 goal in the away game.
On 21 July, Rahmatganj MFS won by 5–1 goals against Swadhinata KS in the away game.
On 27 July, Rahmatganj MFS lost 2–3 goals versus Sheikh Russel KC at home ground.
August On 2 August, Rahmatganj MFS destroyed to Dhaka Mohammedan by 0–7 goals in the away game.
Transfer In PlayerPrevious clubFeeDateSource17MF Mamunul Islam Dhaka MohammedanNot disclosed
Current squad
Pre-season friendly
Competitions Overview Competition First match Last match Final PositionIndependence Cup3 December 20217 December 2021Group stagesFederation Cup28 December 20219 January 2022Runners-upBPL5 February 20222 August 202210th
Overview
Independence Cup
Group stages Group A
Federation Cup
Group stages Group D
Knockout stage
Premier League
League table
Results summary
Results by round
Matches
Goalscorers
RankPlayerPositionTotalBPLIndependence CupFederation Cup1 Philip AdjahFW138142 Sunday ChizobaFW118033 Khondokar Ashraful IslamFW3201 Siyovush AsrorovMF33004 Enamul Islam GaziMF2200 Lancine TouréMF22005 Md Al AminDF1100 Sanowar HossainMF1010 Md Mezbah UddinMF1100Total372728 Source: Matches
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