President Mohammad Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina congratulated the Bangladesh team for being the new champions of the SAFF Women's Championship 2022.
Bangladesh women’s football team made a slice of history as they won the Saff Championship for the first time after beating hosts Nepal 3-1 in Monday’s grand finale.
Srimoti Krishna Rani Sarkar stole the show with her brace while Shamsunnahar Jr netted once for the women in red and green who erased the bitter memories of their only ever Saff final appearance in 2016 against India.
Unbeaten champions Bangladesh conceded only once in the tournament – Nepal’s consolation goal netted by Anita – and scored 23 goals.
Bangladesh women’s football team were off to a great start against Nepal in the Saff Championship final on Monday.
The Bengal Tigresses bagged their first ever win over Nepal in the ninth attempt (six victories for Nepal, two draws).