The stage is officially set for the Axentec Presents FICCI Football Tournament 2026, a premier corporate sporting initiative organized by Nutmeg under the banner of the Foreign Investors’ Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FICCI), a leading platform representing foreign investors in Bangladesh, working to promote business interests, support policy advocacy, and facilitate trade and investment for sustainable economic growth, a press release said.
Building on its successful 2025 debut, this year’s expanded edition will bring together 20 leading multinational organizations to strengthen corporate engagement, teamwork, and healthy competition, while also contributing to Bangladesh’s growing football culture. Through initiatives like this, FICCI continues to foster collaboration and engagement among its member organizations beyond the business landscape.
The Captain & Managers’ Meet, held at the FICCI Secretariat in Gulshan, marked the formal start of the tournament journey. The event was attended by team captains, managers, sponsors, organizers, and distinguished guests from leading corporate organizations. A key highlight of the event was the official group draw and fixture finalization, where teams learned their group placements ahead of kickoff. The session also included a formal briefing on tournament by-laws, match formats, and competition structure.
Among the distinguished guests present were Mr. T.I.M. Nurul Kabir, Executive Director, FICCI and a business, technology and policy analyst with extensive experience in industry engagement and policy advocacy; Mr. Mahbub Alam, Managing Director, Nutmeg; Mr. Mohammad Moin Uddin Riad, Director, Finance, Robi Axiata PLC and General Secretary, Robi Recreation Club; Mr. Nazmus Sakib, Manager, Singer-Beko; Mr. Sabbir Ferdous, Director, Backpage PR; and Mr. Mezbah Ul Islam, Trade Marketing Specialist, Coca-Cola Bangladesh Ltd.
This year’s edition will feature 50 matches across 16 match days, running from April 24 to May 15, 2026, at Nutmeg Field, Madani Avenue, Dhaka. The competition will begin with a group-stage format followed by knockout rounds, featuring both Cup and Plate segments to maximize participation and excitement.
The tournament also builds on the momentum of the previous edition, where Foodpanda emerged as Cup champions and DHL finished as runner-up, while Amann Bangladesh claimed the Plate title with Grameenphone as runner-up.
The tournament is proudly supported by Title Sponsor Axentec, with Singer-Beko as Co-Sponsor, Sprite Mint as Beverage Partner, and Backpage PR as PR Partner.
The FICCI Football Tournament 2026 will officially kick off on April 24, with all matches streamed live on Nutmeg Dhaka and the FICCI Facebook page, allowing audiences to follow the action throughout the tournament.
