Aqaba: Bangladesh U-17 Women’s Football Team face upper-ranked Chinese Taipei in their second and ultimate vital group match of the 2026 AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup qualification scheduled to be held at Aqaba Development Corporation Stadium in Jordan tomorrow (Friday). The match kicks off at 10 pm Bangladesh time.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Bangladesh have one point from one match while Chinese Taipei bagged three points playing the same number of matches. Both the teams have one group match to play to decide the group champions. Earlier, the girls in red and green, despite taking an early lead, had to split points with the hosts, playing to a 1-1 goal draw after conceding a goal in the last moment of the match.
However, Bangladesh still has a chance to emerge as group champions. To achieve this, the team must defeat Chinese Taipei in their last group match. Chinese Taipei demonstrated their strength earlier by thrashing Jordan with a 6-1 victory in their opening group match. Only the champion
s of the group will qualify for the final round of the Asian Cup.
The Bangladesh U-17 Women’s Squad includes: Meghla Rani, Shiuly Roy, Arifa Akter, Sorovi Akter, Arpita (captain), Kranuching Marma, Mamoni Chakma, Umma Kulshum, Alpi Akter, Thuinuye Marma, Fatema Akter, Protima Akter, Puja Chakma, Mst Almina, Reya, Mst Momita Khatun, Mishu Rani, Amena Khatun, Purnima Marma, Sauravi Akanda, Mst Resme Akter, Yearzan Begum, and Ishita Tripura.