Dhaka: State Minister for Youth and Sports Md Aminul Haque has extended his congratulations to the Bangladesh U-20 football team for their impressive performance in reaching the final of the SAFF U-20 Championship.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the State Minister commended the team’s spirited display in the semi-final against Nepal, highlighting Manik’s decisive goal in the 10th minute that secured their victory. He remarked that this valiant effort on the field has filled the entire nation with pride.
Aminul noted that the discipline and determination exhibited by the young Bangladeshi footballers on foreign soil signal a promising future for the nation’s football. He expressed hope that the players would maintain their winning momentum and further elevate the country’s standing in international football.
Expressing strong confidence in the team’s ability to clinch the championship, the State Minister stated, “Our footballers will achieve the crown of excellence and return home with the title.” Bangladesh secured their place in the final by defeating Nepal 1-0 in the first semifinal at the National Football Stadium in Male, Maldives.