In a historic achievement, the Bangladesh women’s football team has secured their place in the main stage of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup for the first time, emerging as Group C champions. By defeating hosts Myanmar and benefiting from a 2-2 draw between Bahrain and Turkmenistan, the Red-Green team has earned a ticket to the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup, set to be held in Australia. With a perfect six points from two matches, Bangladesh leads Group C. Myanmar holds three points, while Bahrain and Turkmenistan have one point each. Even if Bangladesh loses their final group match against Turkmenistan and Myanmar defeats Bahrain to reach six points, Bangladesh’s head-to-head advantage ensures their position as group champions, securing their qualification. Forward Rituporna Chakma played a pivotal role in this triumph, scoring a brace in the 2-0 victory against Myanmar. Coach Butler praised her impact, stating, “Rituporna turned the game around. Her goals gave us confidence, and the girls held onto it brilliantly.” The Bahrain-Turkmenistan match took a dramatic turn in injury time when Bahrain scored to secure a 2-2 draw, a result that eased pressure on Bangladesh. A Turkmenistan win would have put Bangladesh under pressure in their final group game. The upcoming match against Turkmenistan on July 5 is now a mere formality, as Bangladesh has already clinched their spot in the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup. This achievement marks not just a footballing victory but a new chapter in the country’s sporting history. The Bangladesh men’s team last played in the Asian Cup in 1980 in Kuwait. Four decades later, the women’s team will step onto the same prestigious stage in Australia. This milestone is the greatest achievement in Bangladesh women’s football, with Rituporna and her teammates emerging as the heroes of this historic moment.
In a historic achievement, the Bangladesh women’s football team has secured their place in the main stage of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup for the first time, emerging as Group C champions. By defeating hosts Myanmar and benefiting from a 2-2 draw between Bahrain and Turkmenistan, the Red-Green team has earned a ticket to the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup, set to be held in Australia.
With a perfect six points from two matches, Bangladesh leads Group C. Myanmar holds three points, while Bahrain and Turkmenistan have one point each. Even if Bangladesh loses their final group match against Turkmenistan and Myanmar defeats Bahrain to reach six points, Bangladesh’s head-to-head advantage ensures their position as group champions, securing their qualification.
Forward Rituporna Chakma played a pivotal role in this triumph, scoring a brace in the 2-0 victory against Myanmar. Coach Butler praised her impact, stating, “Rituporna turned the game around. Her goals gave us confidence, and the girls held onto it brilliantly.”
The Bahrain-Turkmenistan match took a dramatic turn in injury time when Bahrain scored to secure a 2-2 draw, a result that eased pressure on Bangladesh. A Turkmenistan win would have put Bangladesh under pressure in their final group game.
The upcoming match against Turkmenistan on July 5 is now a mere formality, as Bangladesh has already clinched their spot in the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup. This achievement marks not just a footballing victory but a new chapter in the country’s sporting history. The Bangladesh men’s team last played in the Asian Cup in 1980 in Kuwait. Four decades later, the women’s team will step onto the same prestigious stage in Australia.
This milestone is the greatest achievement in Bangladesh women’s football, with Rituporna and her teammates emerging as the heroes of this historic moment.
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