Aleya Khatun scored hat-tricks in three consecutive matches to lead Lalpur upazila to the Notun Kuri Sports-2026 women’s football title in Natore, Bangladesh. The seventh-grade student from Lalpur Pilot Girls’ High School delivered the performances across group, semi-final and final matches.
Lalpur opened the campaign with a 3-0 win over Natore Municipality, with Aleya scoring all three goals. She repeated the feat in a 6-0 semi-final win over Singra upazila. She completed her third straight hat-trick in the final, where Lalpur beat Gurudaspur 4-0 to lift the title.
Aleya finished the tournament as Best Female Footballer of Natore district after her consistent goal return across all three fixtures.
Aleya comes from Jotdaibaki village in Lalpur. She grew up in a farming family with financial pressure at home. Her father works as a farmer and supports her football development.
She trains at North Bengal Football Academy under coach Jewel at the North Bengal Sugar Mill ground. She continues her development while balancing school at Lalpur Pilot Girls’ High School.
Aleya has set her target on national selection. She aims to represent Bangladesh at international level in the future.
Local coaches and observers in Natore have highlighted her finishing ability and consistency in front of goal. Her performances have placed her among emerging names in district-level women’s football.
