Mathiura Sporting Club Crowned Beanibazar Sporting Foundation Union Cup 2026 Champions
Emdad Rahman
Mathiura Sporting Club were crowned champions of the Beanibazar Sporting Foundation Union Cup 2026 after edging Muria Union 6-5 on sudden death penalties following a gripping final.
Played in a carnival atmosphere, the tournament brought together football, heritage and community, reflecting the rich history of Beanibazar and the strong links maintained by its diaspora across the world.
Fanfare, happiness, unity and enjoyment were evident throughout a memorable day.
Muria Union and Mathiura Sporting Club emerged as the standout teams of the competition, producing consistently impressive performances before meeting in a tense final.
The experience of Beanibazar football legends Abdul Wahid and Shah Mashud was the fulcrum and collective heartbeat of a talented Mathiura side, helping dictate the pace while encouraging the next generation to flourish with confidence.
The youngsters responded with energy, composure and ambition, underlining the value of football as a platform for developing future community leaders.
The final was tight, competitive and entertaining, with both sides creating moments but neither able to break the deadlock during normal play. The match ultimately went to penalties, where Mathiura held their nerve to win 6-5 in sudden death and spark jubilant celebrations.
Mathiura managers Abdul Wahid and Shahid Uddin said: “We are extremely proud of the players. This trophy is about representing Mathiura, respecting our opponents and bringing our community together. The players showed tremendous character throughout the tournament and we thank everyone who supported us.”
BSF Chairman Tajul Islam praised the teams, supporters and volunteers for creating a tournament built around unity and community pride.
“This Union Cup has demonstrated the power of football to bring people together. Our congratulations go to Mathiura, while Muria deserve enormous credit for their performance. The passion, respect and togetherness shown throughout the tournament made this a special occasion for Beanibazar.”
Vice Chairman Helal Uddin added: “Our sincere thanks go to every participating team, player, coach, referee, volunteer, supporter and sponsor. Their contribution made the tournament possible. The generosity of our sponsors has helped create opportunities for football, community engagement and positive connections across the Beanibazar diaspora.”
The BSF Board also expressed special thanks to tournament sponsors Royal Mezbaan, Surrey Palace, Favourite Burger & Grill, Tawhis Academy, Euro Foods, imax Design, Best Halal Foods and Stroudley Grill for their generosity and commitment.
This support has provided vital backing for an event designed to celebrate heritage, encourage participation and strengthen community connections through sport.
BSF Union Cup 2026 Participants
Pourashaba FC
Dubag Union
Mathiura Sporting Club
Kurar Bazar
Lauta Union
Muria Union
Charkhai
Sheola Union FC
Mullapur Union
The Beanibazar Sporting Foundation (BSF) uses sport as a vehicle for community development, bringing people together through football while celebrating Beanibazar’s heritage and strengthening links between communities at home and across the global diaspora.
The BSF aims to promote participation, unity, youth development, healthy lifestyles, community awareness and positive opportunities through sport.
BSF Management Committee
Tajul Islam: Chairman
Helal Uddin: Vice Chairman
Shouaib Islam: Secretary
Shumon Rahman: Head of Communications
Nozimul Islam: Executive Member
Emdad Rahman: Community Liaison
The BSF Union Cup 2026 ended with a deserved celebration for Mathiura, but its wider success belonged to the entire Beanibazar community.
On the pitch, football provided the competition; beyond it, heritage, friendship, generosity and unity provided the lasting legacy.
Despite the focus on the players the Beanibazar Sporting Foundation organised a penalty shootout competition for all the children who attended with medals handed out to all youngsters who took part.
The jubilant smiles in the faces of all the children led many to proclaim this as the true highlight of the day.
With special thanks to Hamid Yusuf and AZ Images
