The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) will try to mediate in the dispute arising out of the alleged kidnapping of Aminul Haq, the country's number one custodian.

The local football authority wants to persuade Muktijoddha Sangsad Krira Chakra and Abahani Krira Chakra to settle their differences out of court.

"We are trying our best to bring both clubs to the table to overcome the crisis. And we are hopeful the matter will be solved without going to court," BFF president SA Sultan told the reporters yesterday.

"Let me make it clear that Aminul will play for Muktijoddha in the coming season."

The BFF boss also believed such an unhealthy atmosphere was the result of players exploiting the loopholes applying to transfers.

"Players are today becoming too greedy. Their lust for money is creating trouble for everybody. We must now act to stop this nonsense," Sultan said.

He also agreed that the BFF must introduce stiff measures like life bans if a player is found guilty of taking money from two clubs without letting the other know.

The BFF bylaws committee will meet on September 18 to formulate tougher laws to avoid such events happening again.

He also joined the bandwagon in blasting Aminul for his unbecoming behaviour that has tarnished the image of local football.

"I believe Aminul is responsible for the situation which has embarrassed two of the country's top clubs. There is no doubt that he took money from both sides."

Meanwhile, Abahani officials have expressed a willingness to bring about a peaceful settlement of the issue. They are also thinking about dropping the idea of filing a case against Aminul for breach of contract.

"We believe in democratic process that's why we are always ready to talk with anybody," Abahani director and president of the 'Abahani Supporters Forum' Jahangir Alam said after submitting a letter of protest to the BFF president.

The popular Dhanmondi club received unusual support from their bitter rivals Mohammedan Sporting Club. They condemned the police raid in the Abahani in presence of Muktijoddha Sangsad Krira Chakra officials.

"We strongly condemn the police raid against an established club like Abahani in the presence of Muktijoddha officials. It is not only shameful but also a gross abuse of the law. We demand exemplary punishment of the culprits involved such obscene act," read the statement signed by Mohammedan general secretary Lokman Hossain Bhuiyan.