Bangladesh’s women continued their preparations in Sydney for the upcoming AFC Women's Asian Cup, completing their second day of training at Valentine Sports Park on Sunday as they work to adapt to the warm Australian conditions.

The Bangladesh women’s football team arrived in Sydney today for their maiden appearance in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup, which kicks off on March 1.

Bangladesh women’s football team coach Peter Butler has admitted his side head into their maiden AFC Asian Cup appearance undercooked and playing “catch-up”, warning that only their very best will prevent “cricket-score margins” against Asia’s elites.

Bangladesh women’s football team have entered the final phase of their home preparation for next month’s AFC Women’s Asian Cup, with no further international fixtures scheduled before the tournament kicks off on March 1 -- raising fresh concerns over their readiness.

Debutants Rajshahi Stars completed a remarkable unbeaten campaign to lift the Bangladesh Women's Football League title, defeating Bangladesh Army 3-0 to seal the crown with a perfect 10 wins from 10 matches on Saturday.

FIFPro on Tuesday underscored the commercial potential of the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup while calling for improved professional standards and equal prize money for players during a virtual press briefing.