DHAKA, Oct 29, 2024 (BSS)- Bangladesh's skipper Sabina Khatun praised her 
girls consistence performance in the ongoing SAFF tournament by saying the 
girls are playing good football.

"It's a matter of ease that girls are playing good football in the tournament 
... I expect prayer to my countrymen before the big final match," said Sabina 
to a pre-final press conference held today (Tuesday) at the match venue, 
according to a video message received here.

Defending champions Bangladesh face host Nepal in final match to defend the 
of seven-nation SAFF Women's Championship title scheduled to be held tomorrow 
(Wednesday) evening at Dasharath Rangasala Stadium in Kathmandu, Nepal at 
6.45 pm Bangladesh time.

The Bangladesh captain replying to a question said her team would face a 
little bit disadvantages in the final match because most of the players of 
this team are young though they have playing experience in this field in 
front of this home crowd. 

"I am enjoying the environment of final match rather I think Nepal will be 
under pressure in front of their home crowd in the final match," she added.

The confident Sabina said the way her girls have gone through the tournament 
and able to overcome is really unbelievable and she hoped that they would 
carry out the same performance in the final match.

The Bangladesh team held a training session this afternoon at the Army 
Headquarters Ground. This final training focused on refining tactical plays, 
enhancing coordination and ensuring all players are in top form for the 
championship match.

Newly-elected Bangladesh Football Federation executive members Md. Iqbal 
Hossain, Md. Golam Gaus, Tipu Sultan and Kamrul Hasan Hilton have come to 
Nepal to encourage the Bangladesh team in the final match. 

Their presence provided an additional morale boost to the players who 
expressed their appreciation for the federation's commitment and support.