Bangladesh Women’s Team Crushes Bahrain 7-0

Sports Desk

The Bangladesh Women’s National Football Team made a stunning start in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 qualifiers held in Myanmar. On Sunday (June 29), in their first match of Group C, they defeated Bahrain, ranked 36 places above them at 128 in the FIFA rankings, by a massive 7-0 margin. This victory showcased Bangladesh’s true strength on the field.

Under the guidance of Coach Peter Butler, Bangladesh took control of the match from the start. The team played aggressive football in the first half, scoring five goals. Though their pace slowed slightly in the second half, they added two more goals to secure a resounding victory. Bangladesh’s forwards capitalized on Bahrain’s weak defense, scoring goal after goal.

Tohura Khatun scored a brace in the match, while Shamsunnahar Junior, Rituparna Chakma, Kohati Kisku, and Munki Akter each contributed one goal. The remaining goal came from an own goal by a Bahrain player.

With this massive win, Bangladesh stands in a strong position in Group C with three points. In the group’s other match, hosts Myanmar also secured a commanding 8-0 victory over Turkmenistan in their first game. On Wednesday (July 2), Bangladesh will face Myanmar in the group’s most crucial match. The outcome of this game will determine which team qualifies directly for the main stage of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup, to be held in Australia next year.