On Tuesday, the Bangladesh Football Federation revealed the names of all 22 members of the women’s team that will compete in the forthcoming 19th Asian Games.
Shohagi Kisku and Aklima Khatun were not included in the team that recently competed in two FIFA friendly matches against Nepal at their home stadium. These matches were recently held.
The opening ceremony of the Asian Games is set to take place on September 23, however it is possible that the football competition will start sooner than the ceremony itself.
While this was going on, striker Shamsunnahar Junior, who scored the first of three goals against Nepal in the final of the 2022 SAFF Women’s Championship, returned to the team after missing the Nepal games due to fever. Junior scored the first goal of the three goals scored against Nepal.
The girls will begin their training for the Asian Games over the next couple of days, according to Coach Mahabubur Rahman Litu, who said that they are currently participating in a recuperation period after playing in two friendly matches.
“After playing two friendly matches following a long gap, we found out some weak points and that we will be working on those areas in the training,” said Litu, adding that they are also planning to play a friendly match against Vietnam in the window in October as part of their preparation for their first appearance in the Asian Games. This will be part of their preparation for their first appearance in the Asian Games.
Bangladesh Squad:
Rupna Chakma, Sathi Bishwas, and Swarna Rani Mandol are the team’s goalkeepers.
Defenders: Nilufa Yeasmin Nila, Sheuli Azim, Anai Mogini, Shamsunnahar Sr, Masura Parveen, Afeida Khandokar and Surma Jannat
Ritu Porno Chakma, Shamsunnar Jr., Swapna Rani, Monica Chakma, and Maria Manda all play the position of midfielder.
Forwards: Sabina Khatun, Sanjida Akter, Krishna Rani Sarkar, Tahura Khatun, Shahida Akter Ripa and Sumaya Matsushima and Marzia.