The match will kick off at the local stadium at 3 pm despite countrywide daylong hartal called by the combined opposition party (COP).

Khulna Mayor Sheikh Tayebur Rahman will inaugurate the Khulna-leg of the finals.

Kacharipara SC of Jamalpur will play Bangladesh Army tomorrow, followed by the match between Dhaka giants Muktijoddha Sangsad and Mohammedan Sporting Club on November 26. Abahani face Feni Soccer Club on November 27 in the last match to be played here.

Khulna District Sports Association general secretary Moniruzzaman Moni told yesterday that the Khulna Stadium is all set to host the four matches.

The venue, which earned the 'best venue of the tournament' award last year, has been decorated for this occasion. A colourful rally was brought out from the stadium at 3pm yesterday. It was participated by large number of sports fans, journalists and organisers.