The 2016 Bangabandhu Cup or 2016 Bangabandhu Gold Cup was an international association football tournament organised by the Bangladesh Football Federation as a tribute to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Launched in 1996, it was the 4th time the Bangabandhu Cup had been held. Eight teams from the Asian Football Confederation participated in this edition.
Format
In the group stage, six teams were divided into two groups of three teams, playing a single round-robin, with the teams finishing first and second in each group qualifying to the semi-finals.
Prize money
- Winner: ৳4,250,000.
- Runner-up: ৳2,000,000.
Referees
- Sivakorn Pu-Udon (Thailand)
- Mohmed Jalal Vddin (BAN)
- Bhubon Tarafder (BAN)
- Hien Triet Nguyen (Vietnam)
- Omar Al-Yacobi (Oman)
- Pranjal Banerjee (India)
Broadcasters
- Channel 9
- Bangladesh Television-BTV
Participating nations
The following nations have entered the competition:
Venues
Fifteen matches were played at two different venues in Dhaka and Jessore: The Bangabandhu National Stadium in Dhaka, and Shamsul Huda Stadium in Jessore.
Group stage
Group A
Group B
Knockout stage
Bracket
Semi-finals
Final
- This was the first win by Nepal in any tournament in 23 years. Striker Bimal Gharti Magar won the Man Of The Match for his goal and assist.
Awards
Goalscorers
- 4 Goals
- Nawayug Shrestha
- 2 Goals
References
