SAFF-U-17: Bangladesh meets Nepal tomorrow

Bangladesh U-17 women’s football team is looking forward to return to winning streak as they face their Nepalese counterpart in their third match of SAFF U-17 Women’s Championship to be held at Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu, Bhutan tomorrow (Sunday).

The match kicks off at 6 pm Bangladesh time following the day’s first match between India and Bhutan at the same venue at 3 pm.  

Bangladesh team is currently standing second in the points table with three points from two matches while Nepal following them also with three points playing the same number of outings.

India dominates the league table maintaining their all-win record with six points playing the same number of matches.

Earlier, Bangladesh made winning start in the tournament defeating host Bhutan by 3-1 goals, rode on Alpi Akter’s brace but they suffered a 2-0 defeat to strong India in their second match. 

Nepal suffered a massive 7-0 defeat to India in their opening match but they managed to register a 2-1 goal win over Bhutan in their second match of the tournament. 

Bangladesh U-17 squad:

Yearzan Begum, Meghla Rani Roy, Tania Akter Fomi, Arpita Biswas Arpita, Fatema Akter, Umma Kulsum, Arifa Akter, Mst Almina, Mst Resme Akther, Thuinuye Marma, Sauravi Akanda Prity, Kranuching Marma, Reya, Alpi Akter, Protima Rani Joba Rani, Sorovi Rani, Mamoni Chakma, Ishita Tripura, Purnima Marma and Mst Amena Khatun.