New York | Shah J. Choudhury
On July 26, 2025, the soccer field of Beer Middle School in Warren, Michigan, turned into a vibrant celebration of community and sports as the Second Annual Soccer Tournament, organized under the sponsorship of Sahid-Nessa Home Care, took place in full spirit and energy.
A total of five teams participated in this much-anticipated tournament. In a gripping final, Bismillah Football Club clinched the championship title, narrowly defeating Terminator FC with a score of 1-0.
The title of Player of the Tournament was awarded to Mahfuz Ahmed, whose exceptional performance impressed players and spectators alike.
Participating Teams:
• Power Rangers Football Club
• Mighty Eight Football Club
• Offside Lions Football Club
• Falcons Football Club
• Terminator Football Club
The organizers expressed heartfelt gratitude to key contributors Zahidur Arif, Foysal Ahmed Tasim, Motiur Rahman, Faifur Shueb, and all team members for their dedication and teamwork that made the event a success.
The entire soccer ground turned into a festival-like atmosphere, buzzing with excitement as young soccer enthusiasts, players, and families gathered to celebrate the spirit of sportsmanship.
Sumon Kabir, the head of Sahid-Nessa Home Care, affirmed their commitment to hosting this event annually.
“We’ve been involved with this soccer group for years—some of these players have been with us since their teenage years. This is more than a game, it’s a legacy,” he said.
He credited the consistency of this event to the unwavering support of his peers including Imran Ahmed, Kasem Ahmed, Mursalin Chowdhury, Dulal Ahmed, Mostofa Ahmed, Nazmul Chowdhury, Zakaria, and many others.
Sumon Kabir also called upon the youth to reduce their time spent on video games and online activities, and instead come out to the field to engage in physical sports. He indicated that more young players will be encouraged to join the group in the coming years.
Special Guests & Attendees:
The tournament saw notable presence from both the Bangladeshi-American community and local city officials, including:
• Mayor Lori Stone, City of Warren
• Councilman Henry Neunan
• Deputy Police Commissioner Charles Ruston
• Police Captain Matthew Dillenbeck
Prominent Bangladeshi community figures also attended:
• Jabed Chowdhury, President, Bangladesh Association of Michigan (BAM)
• Saif Islam, Joint Treasurer
• Tahmid Chowdhury, Publication Secretary
• Kamal Uddin, Renowned Realtor
• Sunny Jaigirdar, Loan Officer
• Mohammad Mia Saidur, Businessman & Sports Enthusiast
• Tufayel Reza Suhel, General Secretary, Bangla Press Club Michigan
• Foysal Ahmed Munna, Editor, Shubho Protidin
• Sahel Ahmed, Michigan Correspondent, Bangla Vision TV
… and many other respected personalities.
Team Lineups:
Terminator FC
• Motiur
• Tahmid
• Zakaria
• Aniful
• Muta
• Mama
Offside Lions FC
• Muhan
• Zahidur
• Tasim
• Marzan Jr.
• Marzan Sr.
• Sumon
• Mostofa
Power Rangers FC
• Kevin
• Ekram
• Rafi
• Mahi
• Thowarian
• Jahed
• Wali
Mighty Eight FC
• Zaman
• Himel
• Sha
• Adil
• Shafiqure
• Imran
• Tanbirul
Bismillah FC
• Nazmul
• Saifur
• Rafi
• Mahfuz
• Ovi
• Shukkur
• Shuvo
The event showcased unity, talent, and the cultural spirit of the Bangladeshi-American community in Michigan.
The organizers look forward to an even grander tournament in 2026, hoping to inspire more youth and build bridges through the love of football.
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