Hamza Joins Practice Upon Arriving in Dhaka, Bangladesh Awaits Full Strength

From the report

England-based footballer Hamza Choudhury has joined the national team’s practice upon arriving in Dhaka. Another expatriate footballer, Farhan Ali Wahid, was also scheduled to join practice at the same time but arrived late in Dhaka due to flight complications. As a result, Bangladesh is getting the opportunity to practice with a full squad before the crucial match against Sri Lanka.

Hosts Bangladesh played their first match in the SAFF Championship against Bhutan without midfielder Hamza and winger Farhan. The Red-Green team started the tournament with a victory, courtesy of Mohammad Ibrahim’s lone goal. Later, with the match between Sri Lanka and Bhutan ending in a 2-2 draw, Bangladesh secured their spot in the semifinals with a game in hand.

Bangladesh will play their final group stage match against Sri Lanka tomorrow, Wednesday. If they win this match, the hosts will advance to the semifinals as group winners. With this goal in mind, coach Thomas Dooley’s team is expected to practice with a full squad today.