Bangladesh squad for AFC Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers 2026: Sabina Khatun not named in Peter Butler's team
Seasoned international Sabina Khatun was not part of Bangladesh's 23-member squad for the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers named by head coach Peter Butler.
The Bengal Tigresses plays Bahrain, Myanmar, and Turkmenistan in the qualifiers with the group winner advancing to the tournament set to be held in Australia next year.
The 31-year-old forward in February had led a protest against Butler where more than a dozen women's national team players refused to train under the Englishman and accused him of inappropriate behaviour. However, this stand-off wasn't the reason behind the player's exclusion, according to Butler.
'I think Sabina has run her race. If I'm being honest with you, if I'm being practical, I think her time's come to an end. I think you've got to move on,' the coach had said during a press conference last month.
Bangladesh squad for AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers
Goalkeepers: Rupna Chakma, Swarna Rani Mandal, Mile Akter
Defenders: Sheuli Azim, Shamsunnahar S, Afeida Khandakar, MST Joynob Bibi Rita, Nilufa Yasmin Nila
Midfielders: Monika Chakma, Maria Manda, Most Munki Akhter, Sapna Rani, Kohati Kisku, MST Halima Akther
Forwards: Ritu Porna Chakma, Tohura Khatun, Shamsunnahar J, MST Sagorika, Shaheda Akter Ripa, Sauravi Akanda Prity, Most Sultana, Nabiran Khatun, Umehla Marma
Bangladesh AFC Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers schedule
Bangladesh vs Bahrain - June 29 at 5 pm (4:30 pm IST)
Bangladesh vs Myanmar - July 2 at 2 pm (1:30 pm IST)
Bangladesh vs Turkmenistan - July 5 at 5 pm (4:30 pm IST)
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