Bangladesh national football team will start their Saff Championship campaign virtually from August 20 when they fly to Malaysia to play a practice match against Malaysia U-23 on August 23 at Kuala Lumpur.
Haunted by the lack of match practice against quality teams, Bangladesh Football Federation convinced the Malaysian U-23 team to play the practice match, the last one before landing in Nepal. Bangladesh will fly direct to Kathmandu, the Nepali capital on August 24. The Saff Championship kicks-off on August 31 with Bangladesh playing Nepal on the opening day.
Meanwhile German based midfielder Reasat Khaton’s arrival depends upon the consent of head coach Lodewijk de Kruif. Reasat returned to Germany before Eid and will join the team only if de Kruif thinks he is required.
