SAFF Women's Championship
A victory that should unite a divided nation
The SAFF Women's Championship success could not have come at a better time for Bangladesh, a nation divided along many lines and one that is trying to recalibrate its identity following a major shake-up in its socio-political landscape.
'Delivered on the promise that I'd bring SAFF'
Bangladesh national women’s football team’s outgoing head coach Peter Butler said he has delivered on the promise of bringing the SAFF Women’s Championship title home.
Final is a 50-50 game, says Tohura
Prior to Bangladesh team's departure for Nepal for the SAFF Women's Championship, there was much hullabaloo over the absence of self-exiled forward Sirat Jahan Swapna, who had made a tremendous contribution to the team's regional title with four goals in 2022.
SAFF Women's Championship / Bangladesh storm into final with 7-1 thrashing of Bhutan
Tohura Khatun scored a hattrick while skipper Sabina Khatun bagged a brace as defending champions Bangladesh stormed into the final of the SAFF Women's Championship with a 7-1 win against Bhutan in Kathmandu today.
Sabina and Co brace for SAFF defence showdown
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.
SAFF Women’s C’ship / ‘Don’t dwell’ on past glory: coach Butler’s mantra for title defence
Holders Bangladesh are set to leave for Nepal on October 15.
Women booters to play Bhutan in July
The women in red and green will fly out to Thimphu on July 8 and will be in action on July 11 and 14, before returning home on July 15.
Sabina & Co drawn alongside India in SAFF Women's Championship
Bangladesh had won the women's title of the regional football tournament for the first time after beating hosts Nepal 3-1 in the final of the last edition, which took place in Kathmandu in September 2022.
Nepal to host SAFF Women's Championship in October
The regional women's football extravaganza will be held from October 17-30 at Dashrath Stadium in Kathmandu.
'They came out with hunger and energy'
Indian coach Suren Kumar Chettri congratulated Bangladesh for their maiden win against India in the SAFF Women's Championship on Tuesday.
'Experienced' Sabina on a roll
Bangladesh captain Sabina Khatun said she felt the experience she gained through playing in the national team for over 12 years helped her score a hattrick against Pakistan in a SAFF Women's Championship fixture in Kathmandu on Saturday, which helped the side book a berth in the semifinals.
Sabina scores hattrick as Bangladesh hit Pakistan for six
Sabina Khatun scored a hattrick as Bangladesh moved to the top of Group A of SAFF Women’s Championship with a 6-0 thrashing of Pakistan in Kathmandu on Sunday.
Unfamiliar Pakistan test awaits Bangladesh
Following an expected winning start in the SAFF Women’s Championship as Bangladesh handed an emphatic 3-0 defeat to Maldives, the women in red and green are now fully focused on their Saturday’s hurdle against Pakistan, an opponent Bangladesh never faced in the previous five editions of the regional women’s championship.
‘Slim chance’ for women’s friendlies before SAFF
Bangladesh women’s football team might go to the SAFF Women’s Championship early next month without a preparation match as United Arab Emirates declined to come here for two friendly matches later this month.
Bangladesh, India, Pakistan in same group
Bangladesh were pitted against five-time defending champions India in Group A of the SAFF Women's Championship during a draw ceremony at the Bangladesh Football Federation headquarters in Motijheel on Saturday.
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Under-15s amble into final
Bangladesh confirmed the final berth of the SAFF U-15 Women’s Championship following a 2-1 win against Nepal in their second match at Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu yesterday.
'Expectations are too high'
Having apologized for Bangladesh's 4-0 drubbing to India in the semifinal of the SAFF Women's Championship, the Bangladesh
Choton blames defence
There were questions marks over Bangladesh's defence since the start of the SAFF Women's Championship, and the vulnerability of the defence was mostly to blame for yesterday's 4-0 defeat against India in the semifinal.