Bangladesh-Lebanon match in World Cup and Asian Cup qualifiers in Qatar

Bangladesh-Lebanon match in World Cup and Asian Cup qualifiers in Qatar

Sports Desk: Bangladesh will fight in the final match against Lebanon in the World Cup and Asian Cup joint qualifying match. War-torn Lebanon will host the match at a neutral venue. The match will be held on June 11 at Al Saad Stadium in Doha, Qatar at 10 pm Bangladesh time (7 pm local time).

The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFA) confirmed the venue on Tuesday (April 23). Australia, Lebanon and Palestine are in Bangladesh’s group for World Cup and Asian Cup qualifiers.

Both Lebanon and Palestine had to play the home match at a neutral venue due to internal problems. Bangladesh played against Palestine in Kuwait last month. This June, Lebanon will play the match in Qatar. Jamal Bhuiyan has experience of playing multiple matches in this Middle Eastern country.

In March, coach Javier Cabrera took the Bangladesh team to Saudi Arabia for over two weeks of training. You won’t get a chance to practice big time before June. Because the Premier League will continue till May 29. After this, the coach can basically start the camp of the national team.

The red-green representatives have already played four matches in World Cup-Asian Cup qualifiers. Of these, only one point was scored in the home match against Lebanon. Of the remaining two matches, one is against Australia at home, and the other is against Lebanon at a neutral venue. Bangladesh’s World Cup qualifying journey began with a match against Australia. One of the strongest nations in Asia will come to the King’s Arena on June 6 to play an away match. Australia came to Bangladesh again in 2015 to play a World Cup qualifying match.