BSS-43 PM greets Bangladesh eve soccer team for reaching SAFF U-15 final

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PM greets Bangladesh eve soccer team for reaching SAFF U-15 final

DHAKA, Aug 16, 2018 (BSS) – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today extended her heartiest congratulations to Bangladesh U-15 women’s team for qualifying into the final of the SAFF U-15 Women’s Championship.

Defending champions Bangladesh stormed into the final of the SAFF U-15 Women’s Championship beating hosts Bhutan by 5-0 goals in the second semi-final 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 Bhutan.

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

Bangladesh will now meet India in the final on Saturday (August 18) at the same venue, following the third place deciding match between Bhutan and Nepal.

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