The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) on Monday appointed Eric Mare as interim head coach of the national women’s football team for a one-month assignment, with regular coach Peter Butler undergoing cancer treatment in England.
Mare will take charge of the team as the reigning SAFF champions prepare for their upcoming international commitments against Singapore, the BFF announced in a statement.
“The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Eric Mare as the Interim Head Coach of the Bangladesh Women’s National Football Team for a one-month assignment,” the statement read.
The women’s team is currently training in a camp ahead of two friendly matches against Singapore on December 1 and 5.
Earlier on Sunday, Butler informed the media that he had been diagnosed with cancer. The English coach also revealed that the BFF had sought his permission to appoint an interim coach during his absence, which he granted.
Butler, however, expressed his determination to fight the disease and return to Bangladesh to resume his coaching duties.
Meanwhile, the BFF extended its best wishes to Butler for a speedy recovery.
“The BFF extends its heartfelt best wishes to Mr. Peter Butler, Head Coach of the Bangladesh Women’s National Team, for a speedy and full recovery. We sincerely hope he regains his health soon and rejoins the team,” the statement added.