The Bangladesh national football team has announced its final squad for the upcoming tour of Vietnam. Head coach Javier Cabrera has trimmed the initial 28-member roster down to a 22-man squad, making the decision just days before the team departs.
The squad has been preparing intensively at the training camp in Dhaka over the past week. A notable addition is midfielder Hamza Chowdhury, currently playing in England for Leicester City, who will join the team directly in Hanoi ahead of the friendly match.
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Players Dropped from Preliminary Squad
From the initial 28-player list, the following six players were excluded from the final squad:
Goalkeeper: Ishak Akand
Defenders: Isa Faisal, Monzurur Rahman Manik, Shakil Hossain
Midfielder: Sohel Rana Junior
Forward: Rafiqul Islam
Vietnam Tour Itinerary
The Bangladesh team will depart for Hanoi on Friday night. Their schedule includes a friendly match against the Vietnamese national team, followed by a journey to Singapore to compete in the final match of the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers against the host nation.
Final 22-Man Squad
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | Mitul Marma, Sujon Hossain, Mehedi Hasan Shrabon |
| Defenders | Tarik Kazi, Rahmat Mia, Shakil Ahad Topu, Abdullah Omar, Zayan Ahmed, Bishwanath Ghosh, Sad Uddin |
| Midfielders | Hamza Chowdhury, Shah Kazem Kirmani, Sheikh Morsalin, Jamal Bhuiya, Sohel Rana, Mohammad Hridoy, Shomit Som |
| Forwards | Arman Faisal Akash, Emon Shahriar, Faisal Ahmed Fahim, Fahamedul Islam, Mirazul Islam, Sumon Reza |
Strategic Importance
This tour is particularly significant for Bangladesh, as the friendly against Vietnam will serve as vital preparation for the Asian Cup qualifier in Singapore. Coach Cabrera emphasised that the squad is in excellent shape, both physically and tactically, with strong team cohesion.
The inclusion of Hamza and Shomit has generated considerable interest. With experience in foreign leagues, Hamza is expected to bring technical strength and strategic awareness to the midfield. The team’s current focus is on delivering peak performance in every match while building a foundation for future international tournaments.
With this final squad, Bangladesh aims to advance its footballing standards, demonstrating potential and ambition on the international stage. The carefully selected roster reflects a blend of youthful energy and