All eyes are on Hamza Chowdhury and Fahamidul Islam ahead of Bangladesh’s friendly against Bhutan. Fans are excited to see if the two foreign-born stars will feature in the match. Coach Cabrera has hinted at a possible appearance.
Bangladesh Set to Face Bhutan – Spotlight on Hamza and Fahamidul
The Bangladesh national football team will play a FIFA friendly match against Bhutan tomorrow, and all eyes are now on Hamza Chowdhury and Fahamidul Islam. These two players, both born abroad, are the center of attention as fans wonder whether they will be in the starting lineup.
Hamza and Fahamidul Steal the Headlines
At today’s press conference held at the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) building, the main topic was not the opponent, but Hamza and Fahamidul. Coach Javier Cabrera, who is originally from Spain, was repeatedly asked about their chances of playing.
Though he didn’t give a straight “yes,” he hinted at a positive outcome.
- About Hamza, the coach said: “He is available.”
This means Hamza is fully fit and ready to be included in the squad. - On Fahamidul, the coach was a bit clearer:
“I want to give him some match time. You can see that tomorrow.”
This suggests Fahamidul may make his debut for Bangladesh during the match.
What to Expect From the Two Expatriates
Hamza Chowdhury, who plays in England, made his debut for Bangladesh in March this year against India. But if he plays tomorrow, it will be his first time playing in front of home fans. His presence is expected to boost the midfield.
Fahamidul Islam, on the other hand, is just 18 years old. He comes from Italy, where he developed as a youth player. If he plays tomorrow, it will be his first international match for Bangladesh. The coach mentioned that he may come off the bench during the game.
Still, Coach Cabrera added one note of caution:
“The final decision will be made after tonight’s last practice.”
So nothing is guaranteed just yet.
A Positive Sign from the Coach
At the end of the press conference, a journalist from Prothom Alo asked directly, “Is Hamza playing tomorrow?”
Coach Cabrera simply smiled and nodded – a quiet but hopeful confirmation. He then repeated that Fahamidul would also likely get a few minutes on the field.
Soon after, the coach left for the National Stadium to lead the final training session before the big game. His short but hopeful replies have excited fans and journalists alike.
Now, everyone is waiting to see the final lineup. Will it include Hamza’s control in midfield and Fahamidul’s youthful energy? All will be revealed when Bangladesh faces Bhutan in tomorrow’s friendly match.
