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SAFF U-16 Women's Champs: Bangladesh to play arch-rival India in final Sunday
India smartly qualified for the final of the four-nation SAFF U-16 Women's Championship'2024 eliminating hosts Nepal by a huge margin of 10-0 goal in their 3rd and last league match at the ANFA Complex in Lalitpur, Nepal, Thursday afternoon.
The final match between two arch-rivals India and Bangladesh will kick-off on Sunday (March 10) at 3:15 pm Bangladesh time at the same venue.
Bangladesh U-16 Women's team is in upper hand to reach the final with one match to spare having all- win record outplaying giant neighbor India by 3-1 goal in the 2nd league match at the same venue last Tuesday, featuring three goals by Alpi Akter, Sauravi Akhand Prity and captan Arpita Biswas.
In the remaining league match, Bangladesh will meet all-losers Bhutan on Friday ( March 8) at the same time and same venue, result of which will not hamper their final berth.
Ahead of the Friday's match, Bangladesh team made their practices at the ANFA Complex in Lalitpur Thursday morning from 9 am to 11:30 am
Earlier, Bangladesh made a good start beating hosts Nepal by 2-0 goal and confirmed the final berth outplaying India by 3-1 goal in the 2nd match.
On the other hand, India made a flying start crushing Bhutan by 7-0 goal in tournament opener and assured the final outplaying host Nepal by 10-0 goal in the 3nd match on Thursday, after conceding 1-3 goal defeat in the 2nd match.
Nepal and Bhutan were eliminated from the four- nation regional meet.
Cool- BSJA Media Cup Football advances to quarterfinals Thursday
The Cool-Bangladesh Sports Journalists Association (BSJA) Media Cup Football
Tournament' 2024 advanced to the quarterfinal stage on the 3rd day of the meet at the BFF Astroturf in Motijheel on Thursday.
On the 3rd day (Thursday), Boishakhi TV outplayed Ekhon TV by 3-0 goals, Ekattor TV beat Dainik Samakal by 2-0 goals, Dhaka Tribune beat Deepta TV by 2-1 goals, The Business Standard defeated Daily Star also by 2-1 goals, Channel i outplayed ATN News by 3-0 goals, Dainik Kalbela beat Bangla News 24 by 1-0 goal, Dainik Jugantor defeated RTV by 1-0 goal, and Jamuna TV beat BTV by 1-0 goal to qualify for the quarterfinals.
All four quarterfinals will be held on Friday.
Friday's quarterfinal matches are: Jugantor vs Kalbela (10: am); Business Standard vs Channel i (10:00 am); Jamuna TV vs Ekattor TV (11:00 am) and Boishakhi TV vs Dhaka Tribune (11:00 am).
Former national footballer and coach Hasanuzzaman Bablu attended the day's matches as invitee guest, and later he distributed the man of the match awards.
Tournament committee chairman Raihan Al Mugni and the tournament's chief coordinator, Ariful Rahman Babu, were also present on the occasion.
Cool- BSJA Media Cup Football Tournament advance to round 16 on Wednesday
The Cool-Bangladesh Sports Journalists Association (BSJA) Media Cup Football Tournament' 2024 advanced to the round of 16 on the 2nd day of the meet at the BFF Astro-turf in Motijheel on Wednesday.
On the 2nd day (Wednesday), Boishakhi TV outplayed Bangla Vision by 5-0 goal, Ekattor TV beat Jagonews 24.com by 2-1 goal, Ekhon TV defeated Ajker Patrika by 3-0 goal, Dhaka Tribune managed 1-0 victory over ATN Bangla, Business Standard beat Kaler Kantho by 1-0 goal, Daily Star outplayed Channel 24 by 3-1 goal, ATN News beat defeated Daily Sun by 3-0 goal while Dainik Samakal beat Rising BD by 3-0 goal to reach the round of 16.
Former national defender cum national football coach Abu Yousuf, former national winger Abdul Gaffar, former national forward Mohammad Hasan were present in the day's matches as invitee guests and later they distributed the prizes.
BSJA president ATM Sayeeduzaman, general secretary Anisur Rahman, tournament committee chairman Raihan Al Mugni, tournament's chief co-ordinator Ariful Rahman Babu were also present on the occasion.
SAFF U-16 Women's Champs: Bangladesh reach final with one match to spare outplaying India
Earlier on the opening day (Tuesday), Channel i beat GTV by 3-1 goal, Deepta TV managed 1-0 win over Maasranga TV, Bangladesh Television beat Bangla Tribune by 4-1 goal in tie breaker, Dainik Kalbela outplayed News 24 by 3-0 goal, Bangla News 24 beat SA TV by 1-0 goal while Dainik Jugantor beat Dainik Janakantho by 1-0 goal whileRtv got walkover against Bangladesh Pratidin to qualify for the round of 16.
The round of 16 matches will be held on Thursday.
Thirty two media houses, split into eight groups, are taking part in the meet initially on knock out basis.
Later, eight group champions will play in the quarterfinals.
SAFF U-16 Women's Champs: Bangladesh reach final with one match to spare outplaying India
Bangladesh U-16 Women's Football team smartly reached the final of the four-nation SAFF U-16 Women's Championship'2024 with one match to spare, outplaying arch- rivals India by 3-1 goals in the second match at the ANFA Complex in Lalitpur, Nepal, on Tuesday afternoon.
Bangladesh will play the final on Sunday (March 10) at 3:15 pm Bangladesh time against the winners of India and Nepal, who will meet each other on Thursday (March 7) at 3:15 pm Bangladesh time.
SAFF U-16 Women's Champs: Bangladesh make good start beating hosts Nepal
They dominated the first half with a 1-0 goal.
Alpi Akter, Sauravi Akhand Prity, and captain Arpita Biswas scored one goal each for Bangladesh, while Anushka Kumari netted the consolation goal for India.
SAFF U-16 Women's Championship: Bangladesh to play archrivals India Tuesday
Bangladesh started an attacking football from the very beginning of the match and earned the deserving lead after dominating over their giant neighbour India.
Alpi Akter opened the Bangladesh account in the 10th minute with a casual shot outside the danger zone that kissed the net, slipping from the Indian custodian (1-0).
SAFF U-16 Women's Champs: Bangladesh make good start beating hosts Nepal
In the second half, India reorganised themselves, created strong pressure over Bangladesh, and took its fruit immediately, making it the equaliser.
Anushka Kumari, who scored twice in their 7-0 goal victory over Bhutan in the tournament opener, levelled the margin for India in the 54th minute by an angular shot (1-1).
Sauravi Akhand Prity, who scored both goals for Bangladesh's 2-0 victory over Nepal, put Bangladesh ahead in the 80th minute by a straight ground shot after beating two opponents in the danger zone (2-1).
Captain Arpita Biswas sealed the fate of the match by scoring the third goal for Bangladesh in the 89th minute from a goalmouth melee (3-1).
In the remaining league match, Bangladesh will meet lowly Bhutan on March 8 at the same time and venue, the result of which will not hammer their final berth.
Earlier, Bangladesh made a good start, beating hosts Nepal by 2-0 goals, both scored by Sauravi Akhand Prity, last Saturday, while India made a flying start, crushing Bhutan by 7-0 goals in the tournament opener on Friday afternoon.
Hosts Nepal tasted their first victory in their second match, outplaying all-losers Bhutan by 3-0 on Monday afternoon.
After the day's match, Bangladesh dominated the four-nation meet to reach the final with an all-win record, securing a full six points from two straight matches.
India and hosts Nepal followed Bangladesh, securing three points each after playing two matches, and will battle with each other on Thursday for the remaining final spot.
All-losers Bhutan were already eliminated from the meet without any point despite playing two matches.
BCL Football: Dhaka Wanderers Club, PWD SC earn 2nd consecutive win
Dhaka Wanderers Club and PWD Sporting Club have earned their second consecutive win in the eight-team Bangladesh Championship League (BCL) Football' 2023-24 at the Bir Sherestha Shaheed Shipahi Mostafa Kamal Stadium in Dhaka's Kamalapur on Monday.
Old Horse Dhaka Wanderers Club beat Farashganj SC by 2-0 in a tense-packed match Tuesday afternoon.
BCL Football: Dhaka Wanderers Club, PWD SC win
After a barren first half, Swadhin put Wanderers Club ahead in the 53rd minute, while Habibullah confirmed the Wanderers victory by scoring one more goal in the 75th minute.
Joy of Wanderers Club got the marching order after receiving the second yellow card in the match, while Topu of Farashganj SC received a direct red card.
BCL Football : BFF Elite Academy make good start beating Fakirerpool Youngmen's
Besides, Anisur of Wanderers Club and Sauful of Farashganj SV received direct red card after the match.
Dhaka Wanderers Club outplayed Fakirerpool Youngmen's Club by 4-0 goals after leading the first half by 2-0 goals in their last match.
In the day's other league match, coming from behind, PWD Sporting Club defeated Wari Club by 3-1 goals.
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Shafin put Wari Club ahead in the 11th minute from a penalty, while Abdullah levelled the margin for PWD SC in the 74th minute.
Akikul and Sajudur scored two more goals for PWD SC in the last ten minutes.
Riaz of Wari Club got a red card in the match.
In the previous match, PWD SC beat Uttara Football Club Ltd by 2-0 goals.
SAFF U-16 Women's Championship: Bangladesh to play archrivals India Tuesday
Bangladesh U-16 Women's Football team will play archrivals India in their second match of the four-nation SAFF U-16 Women's Championship'2024 on Tuesday.
The vital match between neighbouring countries will kick-off at 3:15 pm Bangladesh time on Tuesday at the ANFA Complex in Lalitpur, Nepal.
SAFF U-16 Women's Champs: Bangladesh make good start beating hosts Nepal
Ahead of Tuesday's vital match, the Bangladesh team made their practice session at the ANFA Complex Monday morning from 9 am to 11:30 am local time.
During the day's practice session, the head coach of Bangladesh team AKM Saiful Bari Titu said, "Tomorrow's match may be the dress rehearsal of the final as both teams have a good chance to play in the final."
"Our forward Prity is slightly injured, so, her inclusion in tomorrow's best eleven will be decided before the match," he added.
Bangladesh football team off to Nepal Wednesday for SAFF U-16 Women's Championship
Earlier, Bangladesh made a good start, beating hosts Nepal by 2-0 goals, both scored by Sauravi Akhand Prity, on Saturday afternoon, while India made a flying start, crushing Bhutan by 7-0 goals in the tournament opener on Friday afternoon.
Hosts Nepal tasted their first victory in their second match, outplaying all losers Bhutan by 3-0 goals on Monday afternoon.
Bangladesh football team off to Nepal Wednesday for SAFF U-16 Women's Championship
After the day's match, three teams—India, Bangladesh, and Nepal—have secured three points each, but in goal differences, India topped the list, Bangladesh in second, and Nepal in third.
In the remaining league match, Bangladesh will meet lowly Bhutan on March 8 at the same time and venue.
Bangladesh national football team reach Saudi Arabian city of Al Taif Sunday early hour
Bangladesh National Football team reached the Saudi Arabian city of Al Taif via Jeddah Sunday early hour at 3:30 am local time.
The Spanish head coach Havier Cabrera's Bangladesh national team scheduled their first practice session on Sunday at 5 pm local time.
Earlier on Saturday afternoon, Bangladesh national team left Dhaka for Saudi Arabia to conduct a two-week long preparatory camp at the King Fahd Sports City Stadium in the Saudi City of Al Taif.After conducting the training camp in Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh national team will fly to Kuwait on March 17 to play their away match of the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against Palestine on March 21 at 9:30 pm local time at the Jaber Al Ahmad International Stadium in Kuwait city.
Bangladesh national team will return home from Kuwait on March 22 and will play their home match also with Palestine on March 26 at 3:30 pm local time at the Bashundhara Kings Arena in Dhaka
Earlier, Bangladesh played two World Cup Qualifier matches against Australia and Lebanon.
Bangladesh suffered a 0-7 goals defeat against hosts Australia in their away match on Nov 16 and drew 1-1 with Lebanon in their home match in Dhaka on Nov 21.
Earlier, Bangladesh earned the rights to play in the six-match home and away basis Group I matches of the FIFA World Cup's Asian qualifiers with World Cup playing Australia, stronger Lebanon and Palestine eliminating the Maldives in the round 1 match.28-member Bangladesh squad are:
Goalkeepers: Anisur Rahman Zico, Mitul Marma, Mahfuz Hasan Pritom and Mehdi Hassan Srabon,
Defenders: Topu Barman Bishwanath Ghosh, Hasan Murad, Rahmat Mia, Isa Faysal, Shakil Hossain, Saad Uddin and Taj Uddin
Midfielders: Sohel Rana, Mohammad Ridoy, Chandan Roy, Md Sohel Rana, Mojibor Rahman Jony, Rabiul Hasan, Jamal Bhuyan, Syed Shah Quazem Kirmanee and Jayed Ahmed;
Forwards: Rakib Hossain, Sumon Reza, Foysal Ahmed Fahim, Rafiqul Islam, Rabbi Hossain Rahul, Shahriar Emon and Arman Foysal Akash.
Cool- BSJA Media Cup Football begins on Tuesday
The Cool-Bangladesh Sports Journalists Association (BSJA) Media Cup Football
Tournament' 2024, sponsored by Square Toiletries, begins on Tuesday (March 5) at the BFF Astro-turf in Motijheel here.
Thirty two media houses, split into eight groups, will initiatially participate in the meet on knock out basis.
Later, eight group champions will qualify for the quarterfinals.
The details of the tournament disclosed by BSJA officials at a press conference at the Dutch- Bangla auditorium of BOA on Sunday.
BSJA general secretary Anisur Rahman, tournament committee chairman Raihan Al Mugni and tournament's chief co-ordinator Ariful Rahman Babu and Assistant Marketing Officer of the meet's sponsor Square Toiletries Tehsina Khanam spoke on the occasion.
Former national striker Zahid Hasan Emily was also present on the occasion.
The tournament's draw, jersey and trophy unveiling ceremony were also held during the function.
Eight matches will be held on the opening day (Tuesday) from 9 am.
Bangladesh national football team leaves for Saudi Arabia Saturday afternoon en route to Kuwait
Bangladesh National Football team left Dhaka for Saudi Arabian city Jeddah Saturday (March 2) afternoon to conduct a two-week long preparatory camp at the King Fahd Sports City Stadium in the Saudi City of Al Taif.
From Jeddah, Bangladesh team directly moved to Taif city on the day.
After conducting the training camp in Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh national team will fly to Kuwait on March 17 to play their away match of the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against Palestine on March 21 at 9:30 pm local time at the Jaber Al Ahmad International Stadium in Kuwait city.
Spanish head coach Havier Cabrera's Bangladesh national team will return home from Kuwait on March 22 and will play their home match also with Palestine on March 26 at 3:30 pm local time at the Bashundhara Kings Arena in Dhaka
Earlier, Bangladesh played two World Cup Qualifier matches against Australia and Lebanon.
Bangladesh suffered a 0-7 goals defeat against hosts Australia in their away match on Nov 16 and drew 1-1 with Lebanon in their home match in Dhaka on Nov 21.
Earlier, Bangladesh earned the rights to play in the six-match home and away basis Group I matches of the FIFA World Cup's Asian qualifiers with World Cup playing Australia, stronger Lebanon and Palestine eliminating the Maldives in the round 1 match.
28-member Saudi Arabia-bound Bangladesh squad are:
Goalkeepers: Anisur Rahman Zico, Mitul Marma, Mahfuz Hasan Pritom and Mehdi Hassan Srabon,
Defenders: Topu Barman Bishwanath Ghosh, Hasan Murad, Rahmat Mia, Isa Faysal, Shakil Hossain, Saad Uddin and Taj Uddin
Midfielders: Sohel Rana, Mohammad Ridoy, Chandan Roy, Md Sohel Rana, Mojibor Rahman Jony, Rabiul Hasan, Jamal Bhuyan, Syed Shah Quazem Kirmanee and Jayed Ahmed;
Forwards: Rakib Hossain, Sumon Reza, Foysal Ahmed Fahim, Rafiqul Islam, Rabbi Hossain Rahul, Shahriar Emon and Arman Foysal Akash.
SAFF U-16 Women's Champs: Bangladesh make good start beating hosts Nepal
Bangladesh U-16 Women's Football team made a good start in the four- nation SAFF U-16 Women's Championship 2024, beating hosts Nepal by 2-0 goals at the ANFA Complex in Lalitpur Saturday afternoon.
Bangladesh scored both the goals in the first half.
After the match, Head Coach of Bangladesh team AKM Saiful Bari Titu expressed his satisfaction over the match
In a post match press conference Saturday afternoon Bangladesh coach said " As a first match, the performance was okay, but a lot of improvement to be done, specially, the chances we have created, we should score more goals".
In the remaining league basis matches, Bangladesh will play their giant rivals India on March 5 and will meet Bhutan on March 8 at the same time and same venue.
Top two teams will play in the final on March 10.
Earlier, India also made a flying start crushing Bhutan by 7-0 goals in the tournament opener at the same venue Friday afternoon.
Shveta Rani, Pearl Fernandes, Anushka Kumari scored two goals each while Anwita Raghuraman netted the remaining goal for India.