De Kruif coming today

Reappointed coach Lodewijk de Kruif is scheduled to arrive here this morning to take the charge of the Bangladesh national team ahead of next month's Asian Cup qualifying play-offs against Tajikistan.

The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) had parted ways with the 46-year-old coach in September last year after Bangladesh's 5-0 drubbing at the hands of Australia in the World Cup Qualifiers, but the game's governing body decided to bring back the Dutchman, who guided Bangladesh to a 1-1 draw against Tajikistan earlier in the year at home.

Denmark-based midfielder Jamal Bhuiya will also arrive in the same flight to join the training camp, which got underway on May 11 under the guidance of Saiful Bari Titu.

Bangladesh team will leave for Dushanbe on May 29 to play their away fixture on June 2 before hosting Tajikistan on June 7.