The Singapore football team has arrived in Dhaka to face Bangladesh in a crucial AFC Asian Cup qualifier on June 10. Both teams are chasing a big win to move closer to the 2027 tournament. Excitement is building fast!
A Football Battle Set for June 10 in Dhaka
The wait is over! The Lions football team has arrived in Dhaka to play against Bangladesh in a very important AFC Asian Cup qualifying match. The exciting game will take place at the Dhaka National Stadium on June 10 at 7 PM.
Singapore Returns to Dhaka After 10 Years
Singapore’s football team last visited Dhaka in 2015, when they played a friendly match and won 2-1. This time, they return with confidence and good memories. Two days before the team’s arrival, The Lions team manager came to check the stadium, practice fields, hotel, and other arrangements.
Their first training in Dhaka was held on Sunday at the Uttara Armed Police Field from 4 PM to 6:30 PM. They will also train at the Dhaka National Stadium on Monday evening, just one day before the big match.
A Long History Between Bangladesh and Singapore
Bangladesh and The Lions first played each other in 1973 during the Merdeka Cup in Malaysia. In that game, Kazi Md. Salahuddin scored for Bangladesh and the match ended 1-1. After the tournament, Bangladesh traveled to Singapore for two friendly games. Bangladesh won the first match 1-0, but lost the second to Singapore’s youth team 2-0.
In 2007, they met again in the Merdeka Cup. The Lions won that match 2-1, but Bangladesh had sent their B team because the main team was playing in India. In 2015, Singapore came to Dhaka and played a friendly match but lost 2-1 to the home side.
Both Teams Ready for the AFC Asian Cup Qualifier
This match on June 10 is very important. It is a part of the qualifying round for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup. The group includes Bangladesh, Singapore, Hong Kong, and India. Only the top team from this group will move on to the next stage.
In their first qualifying matches, both teams drew 0-0 — Bangladesh against India and Singapore against Hong Kong. As part of their warm-up matches, Bangladesh beat Bhutan 2-0, while Singapore defeated the Maldives 3-1.
Both teams are now focused and ready. Fans are hoping to see great football and a win that brings them one step closer to the 2027 Asian Cup.
