Mony, who replaced the long serving Peter Velappan as the AFC executive this January, is here as the head of a three-member delegation to attend the opening ceremony of the B. League.

"The AFC will enhance and continue to support the BFF for the development of the game but if they don't act according to prescription, the AFC may pull out," he told at a press conference at the BFF Bhaban.

When asked whether starting the Professional League now with poor infrastructure was a correct decision, he said it was positive.

"If you start ten years later, the same problems will be there. To start is most important. Then you can proceed according to your conditions.

"The launch of the first professional league in Bangladesh is a moment of pride for BFF and other stakeholders, whom I congratulate for their tireless and unstinting efforts. The league will witness the best 11 clubs in the country competing over a two-leg format, coached by qualified coaches and officiated by the best referees in the country, which are the key ingredients for any successful football league.

"If you fill one criteria each year, you'll achieve ten things in as many years," he said giving emphasise on club structure.

"Both FIFA and AFC place clubs at the centre of football development. They are the cornerstone of any competition and the cradle for developing the next generation of players."

"I call upon all partners of Bangladeshi football to work together to make the Bangladesh Professional Football League a success and exert efforts for developing football at every level in Bangladesh."

BFF president SA Sultan, general secretary Anwarul Hoque Helal and other officials were also present.