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Khabor Wala Desk
Published: 1st August 2025, 6:00 PM
The Bangladesh Women’s U-20 Football Team is scheduled to depart for Laos tomorrow (Saturday) to participate in the qualifying round of the AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup.
The SAFF U-20 Women’s Champions, proudly wearing the red and green, have been placed in Group H, alongside strong contenders South Korea, Timor-Leste, and host nation Cambodia.
Match Schedule for Group H – AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers
| Date | Opponent | Venue |
| 6 August 2025 | Cambodia (Host) | New Laos National Stadium, Vientiane |
| 8 August 2025 | Timor-Leste | New Laos National Stadium, Vientiane |
| 10 August 2025 | South Korea | New Laos National Stadium, Vientiane |
Squad Consistency
Bangladesh is reportedly maintaining the same squad that recently clinched the title at the SAFF U-20 Women’s Championship, opting for stability and cohesion as they move into the continental competition.
Tournament Format
The AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup features 33 teams from across the continent, divided into eight groups in the first round.
| Stage | Details |
| Group Stage | 33 teams in 8 groups |
| Qualification to Final Round | 8 group winners + 3 best runners-up |
| Final Round Participants | 12 teams (including host nation Thailand) |
| Host Country for Finals | Thailand |
| Event Cycle | Biennial (every two years) |
| Organising Body | Asian Football Confederation (AFC) |
| Eligible Teams | Women’s U-20 national teams from Asia |
Bangladesh U-20 Women’s Squad
| Player Name | |
| Mile Akter | Mst Fardosi Akter Shonale |
| Swarna Rani Mandal | Afeida Khandakar |
| Mst Ruma Akter | Kanom Akter |
| Mst Joynob Bibi Rita | Mst Surma Jannat |
| Mst Oeyshi Khatun | Ayonto Bala Mahato |
| Kanon Rani Bahadur | Nadia Akter Juti |
| Mst Bonna Khatun | Nabiran Khatun |
| Shanti Mardi | Rupa Akter |
| Most Munki Akhter | Sapna Rani |
| Sinha Jahan Shikha | Mst Sagorika |
| Umehla Marma | Puja Das |
| Sree Moti Trishna Rani |
As the team embarks on this crucial journey, expectations are high for another inspiring performance following their SAFF success. The opening match against hosts Cambodia on 6 August will set the tone for Bangladesh’s campaign in the qualifiers
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