Bangladesh women’s national football team head coach Peter Butler will be absent for December’s friendly fixtures against Singapore following a cancer diagnosis.
Butler, who took charge of the national team ahead of the 2024 SAFF Women’s Championship following a stint with the BFF Elite Academy, flew back to England for medical examinations rather than linking up with the squad.
In light of his absence, the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) is set to name an interim manager for the two FIFA international friendlies scheduled for early December. BFF President Tabith Awal indicated that a final decision hinges on an updated health status from Butler.
“I am waiting for Peter Butler to give us a final update on his health. If he is not able to continue for the Singapore friendlies, we will, of course, have an interim coach,” Awal stated.
The squad’s preparation camp is slated to kick off in Chattogram on October 31 ahead of the matches on December 1 and 5. BFF Technical Director Saiful Bari Titu is currently supervising preparation efforts, while French coach Erik Meyer has emerged as the frontrunner to step in as interim head coach.
