Dhaka, April 26 -- Six times champions Dhaka Abahani Limited managed a hard-fought 1-0 goal victory over hosts Sheikh Russel KC in the Bashundhara Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football 2023-24 at the Bashundhara Kings Arena here Friday afternoon.

Despite the day' s victory, Dhaka Abahani Limited remained at the 3rd slot in the 10-team league securing 25 points while Sheikh Russel KC remained at the 8th place with 11 points, playing 13 matches each.

Defending champions Bashundhara Kings comfortably dominated the league table securing 31 points while Federation Cup champions Dhaka Mohammedan SC followed the leader distantly with 26 points playing 12 matches each, one match less than Dhaka Abahani Ltd.

After barren first half in the da...