Yangon: Bangladesh women's national football team is set to commence their AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 Qualifiers campaign with a crucial group C match against Bahrain tomorrow at the Thuwunna Stadium. The match is scheduled to kick off at 5pm Bangladesh time, marking an important step for the team in their quest to advance to the tournament's final round. According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the Bangladesh team, ranked 128th in the latest FIFA rankings, is the second-lowest ranked team in their group. The group is led by host Myanmar, who is ranked 55th, followed by Bahrain at 92nd, with Turkmenistan trailing at 141st. Despite the challenging rankings, Bangladesh is focused on overcoming the odds and securing a win against Bahrain, which could boost their confidence in the subsequent matches. The Bangladesh eve football team has completed their final training session today. The session, which took place at Training Field 5, lasted for an hour and focused on tactical work, set-pieces, and ment al readiness. The players are carrying the hopes of the nation into this important continental campaign, as they remain determined and focused ahead of their opening fixture. The Bangladesh team is scheduled to play their remaining group matches against host Myanmar and Turkmenistan on July 2 and July 5, respectively. The squad features players like Rupna Chakma, Sheuli Azim, Shamsunnahar (Sr.), Monika Chakma, Maria Manda, and is led by captain Afeida Khandakar. The team's performance in these qualifiers will be crucial for their ambitions in the AFC Women's Asian Cup.
