U-17s leave for UAE without 3 coaching staff members over visa issues
The Bangladesh U-17 women's football team departed for the UAE on Sunday morning to begin their preparation for the upcoming AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers.
However, three members of the coaching staff – assistant coach Joya Chakma, goalkeeping coach Imon, and team manager Mirona Khatun – were unable to travel with the squad due to visa complications. Although visas for all players, the head coach, and other officials were approved, the trio's applications remained pending.
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The three are expected to join the team in Dubai once their visas are cleared, likely within the next couple of days.
A similar visa issue had recently prevented cricketer Soumya Sarkar from joining Bangladesh's squad for the Afghanistan series.
The AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers will be held in Jordan from October 13 to 17. On their way to Amman, the young Tigresses will play two friendly matches in Dubai – against Syria on October 7 and the UAE on October 9 – as part of their final preparation.
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