Bangladesh will host Afghanistan for two FIFA friendly matches during the first week of September as part of their preparation for the World Cup qualifiers, confirmed national football team committee chairman Kazi Nabil Ahmed Monday.
"We will play two friendly games on September 4 and 7, during the FIFA window. We will be able to let you know about the venue soon. These two matches are part of the preparation for the World Cup Qualifiers in October," Nabil, the Bangladesh Football Federation vice-president, said in a video message.
The BFF initially decided to host the matches in Sylhet but is now also considering alternative venues in Dhaka and Chittagong.
The residential training camp will begin on August 20.