Transport United finished third, fielding Bangladesh goalkeeper Rupna Chakma and out-of-favour national players Masura Parvin and Krishna Rani Sarkar, while midfielder Maria Manda represented Thimphu City WFC, who secured fourth place.
The Bangladeshi quartet accounted for 25 of the 28 goals between them in a staggering display of dominance at the Samtse Artificial Turf.
All eyes at Changlimithang Stadium were on Thimphu’s star-studded line-up, featuring Bhutan captain Pema Choden and Bangladesh internationals Maria Manda, Sanjida Akhter, and Shamsunnahar -- vital cogs of the SAFF Women’s Championship-winning squads of 2022 and 2024.
Always keeping one eye on the bigger picture, Ritu believes the future of women’s football in South Asia is brighter than ever.
