Suspended Fahemedul misses out as BFF names preliminary squad for Nepal, India

Left-winger Fahemedul Islam missed out due to suspension as Bangladesh announced a 27-member preliminary squad for their upcoming FIFA friendly against Nepal on November 13, followed by the high-voltage AFC Asian Cup qualifier against India on November 18 at home.

The 19-year-old, who featured in Bangladesh's last three matches, will serve a suspension after receiving back-to-back yellow cards in his previous two appearances. He is one of two changes from the 28-member provisional squad named for Bangladesh's last match away to Hong Kong. Abahani defender Sakil Hossain has been included, replacing Mohammedan defender Mehedi Hasan Mithu.

Although the squad was officially announced on Wednesday, Bangladesh had already begun their training camp with 14 players on October 30. Head coach Javier Cabrera had been asked about the squad during a press conference on Tuesday after which the Bangladesh Football Federation confirmed the list.

Bangladesh will face Nepal on November 13 at the National Stadium in Dhaka, with the match against India also scheduled at the same venue on November 18.

Squad:

Goalkeepers: Mitul Marma (Abahani Ltd. Dhaka), Md Sujon Hossain (Mohammedan), Pappu Hossain (Abahani), and Mehedi Hasan Srabon (Bashundhara Kings).

Defenders: Tariq Raihan Kazi, Rahmat Mia (Mohammedan), Shakil Ahad Topu (Mohammedan), Abdulla Omar (Fortis FC), Sakil Hossain (Abahani), Zayyan Ahmed, Topu Barman (Bashundhara Kings), Taj Uddin (Bashundhara Kings) , and Saad Uddin (Bashundhara Kings).

Midfielders: Syed Shah Quazem Kirmanee (Abahani), Sheikh Morsalin (Abahani), Jamal Bhuyan (Brothers), Sohel Rana (Bashundhara Kings), Md Sohel Rana (Bashundhara Kings) , Mohammad Ridoy (Bashundhara Kings) , Hamza Choudhury (Leicester FC) , and Shamit Shome (Cavalry FC).

Forwards: Mohammad Ibrahim (Abahani), Al Amin (Abahani), Arman Faysal Akash (PWD Sports Club), Sahariar Emon (Bashundhara Kings), Foysal Ahmed Fahim (Bashundhara Kings), and Rakib Hossain (Bashundhara Kings).