Bangladesh to start SAFF U-17 campaign against hosts Sri Lanka

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Bangladesh will start their campaign in the six-nation SAFF U-17 Championship taking on hosts Sri Lanka in one of the two opening day’s matches on Monday (Sept 5) at 19 hours at the Racecourse International Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

BFF officials disclosed the details of the meet at a press conference at the BFF conference room Wednesday afternoon.

Team leader of Bangladesh Mohidur Rahman Miraj, BFF general secretary Abu Nayeem Shohag, team manager Md Atiqur Rahman, BFF Technical Director cum team’s head coach Paul Thomas Smalley and team captain Imran Khan spoke on the occasion.

Earlier, Bangladesh team have been placed in Group A along with Sri Lanka and the Maldives while Group B team comprises India, Nepal and Bhutan.

In the remaining group match, Bangladesh will play the Maldives on Wednesday (Sept 7) at 16 hours at the dame venue.

On completion of group matches, top two teams from each of the group will play in the semifinals on Sept 12 while final match will be held on Sept 14.

Bangladesh team comprises 23 booters and eight officials.

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