Bhutan vs Bangladesh: A FIFA Friendly Match to Watch

In a surprising turn​ of events, Bhutan, a small country in‌ South Asia, has surpassed Bangladesh in the FIFA rankings. Bangladesh is set⁣ to face Bhutan in a FIFA friendly match, with the goal of moving up in the standings and securing a favorable group in the Asian Cup​ qualifiers.

Bangladesh captain Jamal Bhuiyan recalls the 2016 match against Bhutan, where Bhutanese striker Chencho Geilesten single-handedly crushed⁢ Bangladesh. This time, ​Jamal is cautious, emphasizing the need to keep a close eye on the rest of the Bhutanese ⁤team, not just Chencho. ‘Bhutan is a good team, especially in every attack. They have Chencho in their team, who is hard to stop. He also⁢ played in Bangladesh. But apart from Chencho, they‌ have a few other players ⁤in their team who are great. These players should also be watched.⁣ Because they are also dangerous.’

Despite Bangladesh’s confidence in their victory, the​ team has not played a ‍match in three months. In contrast, the Bhutanese footballers are in top form, with their league currently in session. Jamal⁤ acknowledges the challenge, ‘I think both games will be very difficult. Because we don’t play any game for three ⁤months. We have camped, but‍ not at the same level as the Bhutanese players. I think both games will be tough and great.’

However, Jamal is optimistic about‌ his team’s⁤ preparation. ‘I think, everyone is ready. Of ⁢course, we ⁤need ‍more match fitness, but we had a good camp, good training sessions. I ​think, on the whole, we are ready to face Bhutan.’