We want to maintain winning streak against Nepal: GK coach

Bangladesh U-20 National Women's Football Team Goalkeeper (GK) Coach Masud Ahamad said they want to maintain winning streak against Nepal.

Bangladesh will take on Nepal in their second match of the SAFF U-20 Women's Championship scheduled to be held at Bashundhara Kings arena in the capital on Sunday.

"Actually we are not underestimating Nepal, rather we are taking all the participating teams as tough opponents. Our aim is to become champion in the tournament giving maximum efforts. Nepal is a strong team and our main rival but we'll give our hundred percent against Nepal to win the match," said the goalkeeper coach through an audio message on Saturday.

He said the girls focused on pool recovery in the morning and stretching session in the afternoon at the team hotel after the first match. They would also work for the Nepal match after watching a video session in the evening, the GK coach added.

Bangladesh captain Afeida Khandakar said: "We had a recovery session after the first match. We'll sit with the coach in the video session. After watching the video session, we'll work as the coach directs us for Sunday's match."

Asked about the target against Nepal, the Bangladesh captain said they want to beat Nepal in anyway and also upbeat to retain the tournament title.

NSA