We request BFF to inform AFC to reschedule the group stage fixtures after 2 August, 2021 when Bangladesh Premier League will be fully completed. This will help BFF to complete their predetermined league schedule in time to help all clubs of Bangladesh football.
At the same time, it believed that BFF is preparing a bid to host the South Asian Zone games sticking to the new schedule provided by AFC. Previously, they had submitted the same bid but Maldives won the hosting rights.
However, AFC was forced to reschedule the dates given the breach of Covid-19 protocols by Indian club Bengaluru FC who were set to play the play-off game against Eagles FC for the last remaining spot in the group.
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Midfielder Ibrahim tests positive for COVID-19
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National midfielder Mohammed Ibrahim tested for COVID-19, confirmed Bangladesh Football Federation on Wednesday.
The Bashundhara Kings midfielder has no symptoms and is currently in isolation at Hotel Intercontinental.
A total of 40 members of Bangladesh national football team, including 32 players and 8 officials, underwent COVID-19 tests on Sunday. But, the team started training on the field on Monday before getting the test reports.
While asked, national team manager Iqbal Hossain replied, “Players were all in the game. Kings players tested just a few days ago while they were supposed to fly to Maldives. However, we tested them on the first day when they reported to the camp, the test reports came late.”
A Bangladesh Football Federation official said on Wednesday that they would continue their ongoing national camp for the upcoming FIFA, AFC joint qualifier matches despite one player coming corona positive. Weve just two-week for the preparation. There is no going back.
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