The latest rankings, released by FIFA on Thursday, brought welcome news for Bangladesh as they emerged as the only South Asian nation to improve their position.
The result, following a similar strong showing against a much higher-ranked Indonesia in the series opener, provides a timely boost for Peter Butler’s side ahead of the AFC Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers in June–July
The women in red and green impressed in their tournament opener, holding much higher-ranked Indonesia (94th) to a goalless draw on Saturday. The spirited performance from Bangladesh, ranked 133rd, drew praise from both their captain and head coach.
Bangladesh will next face a steeper challenge against Jordan, ranked 74, on June 3 at the same venue.
BFF's women’s team squad post became a surprising hotspot for ticket-related complaints.
At the heart of the current issue lies a broader question: What kind of culture does BFF want to foster?
The Bangladeshi quartet accounted for 25 of the 28 goals between them in a staggering display of dominance at the Samtse Artificial Turf.
Unless reconciliation happens -- unless Butler and the BFF work to reintegrate the veterans and unify the squad -- Bangladesh could head into the Asian qualifiers at risk of squandering hard-won momentum.
Always keeping one eye on the bigger picture, Ritu believes the future of women’s football in South Asia is brighter than ever.
The women’s league is usually held in a single-league format but Kiran informed that the federation wants to introduce the double-league format in the WFL in order to get FIFA recognition.
“The training of the Bangladesh U-20 women’s team is going to start on December 1 with the participation of 30 players under English coach Peter Butler,” BFF Women’s Committee chairman Mahfuza Akter Kiron said yesterday.
As they say, it’s better to try and fail than to never try at all. This is the time for Bangladesh to try and climb up the ladder in women’s football globally.
After conquering South Asia twice, Sabina Khatun, captain of the Bangladesh women’s football team, wants to achieve greater glory at the Asian level.
In 2022, when the women in red and green earned their maiden title, many skeptics had credited luck for the success. However, beating hosts Nepal 2-1 yesterday and securing the SAFF Women’s Championship title again proves that their triumph is no accident, especially after having broken the dominance of subcontinental powerhouses India and Nepal.
Bangladesh will start their campaign by taking on Pakistan in a Group A encounter on October 20 before facing five-time champions India in the group’s second and final match on October 23, after the seven-team tournament gets underway on October 17 in Kathmandu.
Holders Bangladesh are set to leave for Nepal on October 15.
Coach Butler believes this is a good opportunity for the new players to prove themselves in competitive matches with the Bhutan fixtures.
Sabina spoke about the experience of the two Chinese Taipei ties as well as the upcoming SAFF Women's Championship.
Bangladesh coach believes his charges will have a home advantage playing on the bouncy artificial turf.
