"It would not be wise to invite more trouble for Aminul if don't take care of him," Muktijoddha coach Shafiqul Islam Manik told The Daily Star sport yesterday.

Aminul returned to his club after disappearing for 24 hours on Wednesday. Within hours news quickly spread that he had been kidnapped as a part of a plot by rivals Abahani to capture his signature. But the player made a daring escape on Thursday and was later reunited with his club officials.

Muktijoddha Sangsad president Kabir Ahmed Khan, however, said that they brought Aminul under their wings after submitting an undertaking to the police.

"He was in police custody after his brother filed a case of kidnapping. But we brought him in our care with a promise of ensuring full security," he said.

The newly crowned National Football League champions in a press release issued on Friday also protested Abahani's comments made on Thursday. "Sports lovers never expected such irresponsible remarks from the famous club" read the statement.

"The national goalkeeper Aminul is our regular player and in July he agreed to sign an agreement to play for us next season," it further said. Muktijoddha officials also photocopies of the deal.

Muktijoddha also requested the sports minister, Bangladesh Football Federation to take appropriate action against the culprits who kidnapped Aminul and violated the sanctity of the country's sports arena.

On the other hand, high officials of Abahani met last night to decide their next course of action.

"We absolutely reject claims that we plotted to kidnap the player. He should prove the allegations he made at the press briefing on Thursday night," Abahani manager Monem said.

"I think everybody can understand there was no fact behind his story if carefully considered.

"We gave him cheque after the Barisal leg of the National league and he committed his services for Abahani," the footballer of yesteryear said.

Meanwhile, Bangladesh Football Federation president SA Sultan condemned the whole incident.

"It cannot be acceptable when any club decides to raid in the name of capturing a player. Also it is downright shameful when any clubs resort to a crime like kidnapping in order to get their desired player."