DHAKA, July 26, 2022 (BSS)- After a winning start against Sri Lanka,
motivated Bangladesh U-20 national football team are prepared to face their
Indian counterpart in their second match of SAFF U-20 Championship scheduled
to be held tomorrow (Wednesday) at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, India.

The match kicks off at 4.30 pm (BST).

Ahead of the India match, the booters skipped regular training and completed
their recovery session, according to a message received here from Bangladesh
Football Federation (BFF) this afternoon.
 
Earlier, Bangladesh managed a hard-fought solitary goal victory over Sri
Lanka, courtesy of Mirazul Islam's all-important goal in the 71st minute of
the match.

In the remaining matches, Bangladesh will meet the Maldives on July 29 and
compete against Nepal on August 2. All the matches will be held at Kalinga
Stadium in Bhubaneswar.

The top two teams will qualify for the final which will be held on August 5.
 
A total of five teams-- defending champions India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri
Lanka and the Maldives-- are taking part in the tournament which is being
held in round robin league basis.

Bangladesh U-20 squad:
Mohammad Emon, Mohammad Asif, Shanto Kumar Ray, Tanvir Hossain, Imran Khan,
Ashikur Rahman, Samuel Raksam, Shahin Ahammad, Rajon Hawladar, Azizul Hoque
Ananto, Sirajul Islam Rana, Sojol Tripura, Nazmul Huda Faysal, Akkas Ali,
Mojibor Rahman Jony, Moinul Islam Moin, Shahidul Islam, Mohammad Nahian,
Mursed Ali, Rafiqul Islam, Sajed Hasan Jummon, Piyash Ahmmed Nova and Miraj
Islam.