The Bangladesh U-17 women’s football team will be aiming to continue their winning momentum as they take on Nepal in the return leg of the four-nation SAFF U-17 Women’s Championship at the Changlimithang Stadium, Thimphu, this afternoon (Wednesday).
The highly anticipated clash is set to kick off at 3:00 pm Bangladesh time, followed by the day’s second fixture at 6:00 pm, where India will face Bhutan at the same venue.
With three matches already played by each side, the points table currently stands as follows:
| Position | Team | Matches Played | Wins | Losses | Points | Goal Difference |
| 1 | India | 3 | 3 | 0 | 9 | Strong positive |
| 2 | Bangladesh | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6 | +2 |
| 3 | Nepal | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | Negative |
| 4 | Bhutan | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | Heavy negative |
India remain dominant with a perfect record, while Bangladesh trail just behind. Nepal stand third, followed by Bhutan at the bottom without a point.
Bangladesh’s Journey So Far
- Opening Match: Defeated hosts Bhutan 3-1.
- Second Match: Lost to India 0-2.
- Third Match: Bounced back with a strong 3-0 victory over Nepal.
Nepal’s Performance in the Tournament
- Opening Match: Suffered a crushing 0-7 defeat to India.
- Second Match: Recovered with a narrow 2-1 win against Bhutan.
- Third Match: Lost 0-3 to Bangladesh, their second defeat.
Upcoming Fixtures for Bangladesh
| Date | Opponent | Venue |
| 27 August | Nepal | Changlimithang Stadium |
| 29 August | Bhutan | Changlimithang Stadium |
| 31 August | India | Changlimithang Stadium |
The young footballers representing Bangladesh in the championship are:
- Goalkeepers: Yearzan Begum, Meghla Rani Roy
- Defenders: Tania Akter Fomi, Arpita Biswas Arpita, Fatema Akter, Umma Kulsum, Arifa Akter, Mst Almina
- Midfielders: Mst Resme Akther, Thuinuye Marma, Sauravi Akanda Prity, Kranuching Marma, Reya, Alpi Akter
- Forwards: Protima Rani Joba Rani, Sorovi Rani, Mamoni Chakma, Ishita Tripura, Purnima Marma, Mst Amena Khatun
Bangladesh will be looking to secure another win today against Nepal to strengthen their position in the table before their decisive clashes against Bhutan and India later this week.
