PM greets Bangladesh eve soccer team for becoming group champions in SAFF U-15

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DHAKA, Aug 13, 2018 (BSS)- Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today extended her heartiest congratulations to Bangladesh U-15 women’s team for emerging as group champions in the SAFF U-15 Women’s Championship.

Defending champions Bangladesh became group B champions as they beat Nepal by 3-0 goals in their last group match of the in the SAFF U-15 Women’s Championship held at Changlimithan Football Stadium in Bhutan today.

In a congratulatory message, the premier greeted all the players, coach and officials of the Bangladesh women football team as well as Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) officials concerned for winning the match against Nepal.

She expressed the hope that the winning spree of the Bangladesh team would continue in future.

Bangladesh will take on group A runners-up Bhutan in the second semi-final on August 16 following the first semi-final between India and Nepal.

In the first match of the second edition of the championship on August 9, Bangladesh thrashed Pakistan 14-0.