Bangladesh U-17 girls beat Syria 2-0 in UAE friendly match. Photo : BSS

DHAKA, Oct 8, 2025 (BSS) - The Bangladesh U-17 women's football team secured a 2-0 victory over Syria in their first friendly match held at the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Football Association Ground 1 on last night.

The team will play their second and final friendly match against hosts UAE today as part of their preparation for the upcoming AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup qualifiers.

Bangladesh is set to participate in the AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup qualification round to be held in Jordan. The girls will face the host nation Jordan in their opening group match on October 13, followed by their second match against Chinese Taipei on October 17.

In the build-up to these crucial matches, the Bangladesh squad held their second training session under the guidance of head coach AKM Saiful Bari Titu on Monday night at the UAE Football Association Training Ground 2.

Bangladesh U-17 Women's Squad: Meghla Rani, Shiuly Roy, Arifa Akter, Sorovi Akter, Arpita (Captain), Kranuching Marma, Mamoni Chakma, Umma Kulshum, Alpi Akter, Thuinuye Marma, Fatema Akter, Protima Akter, Puja Chakma, Mst. Almina, Reya, Mst. Momita Khatun, Mishu Rani, Amena Khatun, Purnima Marma, Sauravi Akanda, Mst. Resme Akter, Yearzan Begum, and Ishita Tripura.