Captain Nazmul Huda Faysal showcased a stellar performance with a four-goal contribution, including a hat-trick, as the Bangladesh U-17 national football team achieved their second consecutive win, defeating Macau 7-0 in the AFC Asian Cup 2025 Qualifiers. The match took place today (Friday) at Prince Stadium in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Faysal scored in the 40th, 74th, 81st, and 84th minutes, delivering a standout performance, while Md Manik and Md Rifat Kazi added to the scoreboard with goals in the 65th and 71st minutes, respectively. A mishap by Macau’s Tang Tin led to an own goal in the 73rd minute, further sealing the one-sided victory.
The decisive win keeps Bangladesh in contention for a runners-up spot in Group B, where they have six points from three matches. The ten group champions and the top five runners-up from the qualifiers will advance to next year’s final round.
Bangladesh had a challenging start, losing 1-0 to hosts Cambodia in their opening game, but rebounded with a 1-0 win over the Philippines in their second match. They will play their final group match against Afghanistan on Sunday (October 27), aiming to secure a spot in the tournament’s next phase.
Bangladesh U-17 Squad: Alif Rahman Imtiaz, Ismail Hossain Rakib, Tasin Saheb, Ikramul Islam, Abdul Riyad Fahim, Khlilur Rahman Anuar, Sheikh Sanhgram, Sani Das, Md Raj, Mithu Chowdhury, Kamal Merdha, Nazmul Huda Faysal, Akash Ahmed, Mohammad Shofiq Rahman, Mehedi Hasan, Sanjoy Tappo, Joy Ahmed, Murshed Ali, Md Manik, Md Rifat Kazi, Opu Rahman, Salah Uddin Sahed, and Arham Islam.
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