Hamza: Planning to Play for Bangladesh for Several Years

Sports Desk

Hamza Choudhury, after arriving in Bangladesh, visited Sylhet and then his ancestral village before returning to Dhaka. In his first official press conference held at a hotel in the capital, the midfielder announced his commitment to play for Bangladesh for several years and expressed his confidence in the team’s head coach, Javier Cabrera.

The 27-year-old midfielder stated that he has no specific personal expectations but aims to contribute to the ongoing team process. “We are a great nation. We can achieve what we aim for if we work hard and respect the process to reach that level. There’s no need to rush. Inshallah, we have plenty of time. I plan to play for Bangladesh for several years,” said Hamza.

When asked about his expectations for the team and himself, the Sheffield United player said, “At the end of the day, I come from a different league and play a different style of football. But the players here, like captain Jamal, have far more international experience than me. Experience takes you a long way. So, I’m here to learn from them as well. Inshallah, we can succeed by taking one step at a time.”

Hamza, who has previously played for Leicester City in the English Premier League and represented England at the U-21 level, expressed optimism and excitement about Bangladesh’s tactical abilities and playing style. “I’m very optimistic and excited. I’ve been in touch with the coach for several weeks. He showed me some video clips, and I was impressed by the team’s tactical capacity and their attacking style. I’m hopeful that I can add something to the team,” he said.

Following the press conference on Wednesday (March 19) afternoon, Hamza and the team are scheduled to train in the evening at the Bashundhara Kings Arena. On Thursday, the team will fly to India, where they will face India in the Asian Cup qualifiers in Shillong on March 25.