SAFF Women's Champions get hero's welcome

FE Team | Published: October 31, 2024 23:48:31

Players of SAFF Championship-winning Bangladesh women's football team travel by an open-roof bus along the elevated expressway to BFF headquarters at Motijheel in the city on Thursday while displaying the SAFF trophy — Focus Bangla

Bangladesh women's national football team which won the SAFF Women's Championship 2024 returned to Dhaka on Thursday afternoon, greeted with fanfare and a warm welcome by officials, fans, and Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) leaders, who proudly celebrated the team's remarkable achievement, reports UNB.
The team landed at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport around 2:15 pm, where BFF officials received the players with bouquets and heartfelt congratulations. This year's victory marked Bangladesh's second consecutive SAFF Women's Championship title, a testament to their exceptional skills and resilience.
Bangladesh clinched the title by defeating Nepal, a six-time finalist and host, with a close 2-1 score in Wednesday's final match in Kathmandu. This win solidified their undefeated status throughout the tournament, adding to their victory over Nepal in the 2022 SAFF Women's Championship final, where they won 3-1 to claim their first-ever title.
Standout players included Ritu Porna Chakma, awarded the title of Most Valuable Player, and Rupna Chakma, named Best Goalkeeper for her stellar performance throughout the tournament.
After clearing airport formalities, the celebrated team embarked on a jubilant procession to the BFF headquarters in Motijheel, traveling by open-roof bus along the elevated expressway while proudly displaying the SAFF trophy.
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus will accord a reception to the SAFF Championship-winning Bangladesh women's football team at the State Guest House Jamuna tomorrow (Saturday).