SAFF Women's Championship
‘Scoreline did not reflect how the game went’: Butler insists after Bangladesh lose SAFF final
Bangladesh may have missed out on a third successive SAFF Women's Championship title after a 3-1 defeat to India in the final at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Margao on Friday night, but coach Peter Butler insisted the scoreline failed to reflect the true nature of the contest.
1 hour(s) ago
Bangladesh lose SAFF crown to India
Bangladesh produced a much better performance than previous matches yet fell short of defending their SAFF Women’s Championship title, suffering a 3-1 defeat to hosts India in the final at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Margao on Saturday.
4 hour(s) ago
Ritu Porna keeps Bangladesh level at halftime in SAFF final
India took the lead in the 42nd minute through Pyari Xaxa, but Ritu Porna restored parity in first-half stoppage time to ensure Bangladesh headed into halftime with the score locked at 1-1.
5 hour(s) ago
Butler makes two changes for SAFF final against India
The final between defending champions Bangladesh and five-time winners India is scheduled to kick off at 7:00pm (Bangladesh time) at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Margao, India.
8 hour(s) ago
India stand between Bangladesh and hattrick title
Bangladesh will look to carry the momentum from their spirited semifinal victory over Nepal into today's SAFF Women's Championship final against five-time champions India at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Margao. The final kicks off at 7:00pm Bangladesh time.
6 June 2026, 09:00 AM
Can Ritu turn the tide in SAFF final against India?
Peter Butler has termed Ritu Porna Chakma as one of the best wingers in South Asia, even Asia, but the Bangladesh forward is yet to truly showcase her quality in the ongoing SAFF Women's Championship.
5 June 2026, 19:53 PM
‘A unique strength working within us’
Speaking to The Daily Star, Afeida reflects on her return to the side, the captaincy change, the team’s dip in form, coping with personal tragedy in the camp, and the challenge of facing India in Saturday’s final.
5 June 2026, 09:00 AM
'It's about getting it done': Butler backs Bangladesh despite struggles
Sometimes, football is not about how well you play but about finding a way to get the job done.
4 June 2026, 13:06 PM
Bangladesh dedicate win to Sheuli's late mother
Captain Maria Manda and goal-scorer Ritu Porna Chakma dedicated Bangladesh’s hard-fought 2-1 victory over Nepal to the nation and the late mother of teammate Sheuli Azim after securing a place in a third consecutive SAFF Women’s Championship final on Tuesday.
3 June 2026, 21:41 PM
Bangladesh eye another final amid personal tragedy
Bangladesh will take confidence from their recent record against Nepal, having defeated the six-time runners-up in the finals of the previous two editions.
3 June 2026, 09:20 AM
Bangladesh cancel training after defender Sheuli Azim's mother passes away
The training session, scheduled to begin at 7:00am at the Bambolim Athletics Stadium, around 25 kilometres from the team's hotel, was called off after Sheuli's mother passed away early this morning.
2 June 2026, 09:36 AM
‘Players receiving mental boost to regain natural game’ ahead of Nepal semi
Defending champions Bangladesh got off to a winning start against Maldives, but the women in red and green suffered a major setback with a 3-0 defeat to five-time champions India.
1 June 2026, 18:46 PM
Afeida dropped from Bangladesh XI for India clash
The omission is another setback for Afeida, who was stripped of the captaincy ahead of the tournament.
31 May 2026, 12:14 PM
Bangladesh upbeat ahead of India clash
The match will kick off at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Goa at 8:00pm Bangladesh time.
31 May 2026, 11:35 AM
‘We aren’t behind Bangladesh’: India defender Chanu
Bangladesh have so far played eight SAFF Women’s Championship matches against India, winning two, drawing one and losing five.
30 May 2026, 22:24 PM
Butler hails Ritu Porna as ‘one of the best wingers in South Asia’
Speaking after a training session in Goa, Butler dismissed concerns over Ritu’s quiet performance against the Maldives, insisting that occasional off-days are part of a young player’s development.
30 May 2026, 19:43 PM
Anika dedicates ‘special’ goal to country
Switched to the number nine position instead of the wing against Maldives on Thursday, she found the net in just 11 seconds.
29 May 2026, 11:25 AM
‘Could have been 14-2’: Bangladesh coach Butler laments missed chances in Maldives win
The English coach was also critical of the approach Maldives showed throughout the match.
29 May 2026, 10:36 AM
Butler stands by Bangladesh’s attack-minded philosophy after Maldives win
Bangladesh women's football team head coach Peter Butler has fiercely defended his tactical approach, declaring he would rather quit than change his attack-minded philosophy, following his side’s 4-2 win over the Maldives in their opening match of the SAFF Women’s Championship in Goa yesterday.
29 May 2026, 01:48 AM
Bangladesh seal semifinal spot with win over Maldives in opener
Defending champions Bangladesh made a winning start to their SAFF Women’s Championship campaign, beating Maldives 4-2 in their opening match of the tournament at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Goa, India, today.
28 May 2026, 22:26 PM