04-07-2025
Bahrain Women's Team Eye Strong Finish Against Myanmar in Asian Cup Qualifiers
TDT | Manama
Curtain closing as Group C wraps up in Asian Cup qualifiers
Bahrain's women's national football team return to the pitch today for their final Group C match in the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers, taking on hosts Myanmar in Yangon.
Kick-off is scheduled for 12:30pm Bahrain time at Thuwunna Stadium.
Nothing to Lose, Everything to Prove
Though Bahrain are no longer in contention to qualify for next year's tournament in Australia, today's match offers a chance to close out their campaign on a high.
Following an entertaining 2-2 draw against Turkmenistan on Thursday, rescued by a stoppage-time goal from Hessa Alisa, the team showed their fighting spirit despite difficult weather conditions. The squad now aim to channel that momentum into their final performance.
Familiar Conditions, Fresh Focus
Today's match is Bahrain's third in Yangon, with weather again expected to play a role. The team, led by head coach Mohammed Adnan, will likely rotate their squad slightly to manage.
Leleya Sabkar, who scored one and assisted the other against Turkmenistan, remains a crucial creative outlet. Bahrain will also rely on goalkeeper Khulood Abdulla and defenders Fatema Alnesuf and Rawan Alali to contain Myanmar's attack.
Opponents with Motivation
Myanmar, still reeling from a 2-1 defeat to Bangladesh, are also out of qualification but will be looking to finish strong in front of their home crowd. A win for either side would ensure a third-place finish in the group.
Meanwhile, Bangladesh, already qualified, will face bottom-placed Turkmenistan in the group's other final-day fixture.
For Bahrain, the match is a test of mental resolve, and a chance to prove that the gap with Asia's top sides is narrowing.
