The Bangladesh U-17 women’s football team will take on hosts Bhutan in their return match of the four-nation SAFF U-17 Women’s Championship at Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu today (Aug 29). The match kicks off at 3 pm Bangladesh time, while India will meet Nepal in the second fixture of the day at 6 pm at the same venue.

Bangladesh are currently second in the table with nine points from four matches. India lead the standings with a maximum of 12 points, maintaining their unbeaten run, while Nepal are third with three points. Bhutan remain winless after four outings.

Earlier, Bangladesh started the campaign with a 3-1 victory over Bhutan but went down 2-0 to India. They bounced back with back-to-back wins against Nepal, 3-0 and 4-1.

Bhutan, meanwhile, have endured a dismal run, losing all four games — 3-1 to Bangladesh, 2-1 to Nepal, and 8-0 and 5-0 to India — leaving them out of contention.

Bangladesh U-17 squad: Yearzan Begum, Meghla Rani Roy, Tania Akter Fomi, Arpita Biswas Arpita, Fatema Akter, Umma Kulsum, Arifa Akter, Mst Almina, Mst Resme Akther, Thuinuye Marma, Sauravi Akanda Prity, Kranuching Marma, Reya, Alpi Akter, Protima Rani Joba Rani, Sorovi Rani, Mamoni Chakma, Ishita Tripura, Purnima Marma, and Mst Amena Khatun.

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