Zayan Ahmed has received his first call-up to the Bangladesh national football team. He follows the path of Hamza Chowdhury, Shamit Shome, and Fahamedul Islam.
Coach Javier Cabrera announced a 28-player preliminary squad today. The squad is for the Asian Cup qualifiers against Hong Kong. Zayan, a defender based in the United States, is included in the team.
Zayan recently impressed in the AFC U-23 tournament qualifiers in Vietnam. His performance earned him this first national team call-up.
The squad has a mix of experienced players and newcomers. Goalkeepers are Mitul Marma from Abahani Limited, Sujon Hossain from Mohammedan SC, and Mehedi Hasan Shraban from Bashundhara Kings.
Defenders include Topu Barman, Saad Uddin, Tariq Raihan Kazi, Taj Uddin, Mehedi Hasan, Rahmat Mia, Shakil Ahad Topu, and Abdullah Omar Sajib.
The midfielders are Md. Hridoy, Sohel Rana, Syed Shah Kazem Kirmani, Jamal Bhuiya, Sohel Rana (Senior), Sohel Rana (Junior), Hamza Chowdhury, and Shamit Shome.
The forwards are Sheikh Morsalin, Md. Ibrahim, Al Amin, Faisal Ahmed Fahim, Rakib Hossain, Shahriar Emon, Fahamedul Islam, Arman Faisal Akash, and Suman Reza.
Bangladesh will play Hong Kong on October 9 and 14. The first match is in Dhaka, and the second is in Hong Kong. The team will start preparations on September 29.
Full 28-Man Squad:
Goalkeepers: Mitul Marma, Sujon Hossain, Mehedi Hasan Shraban
Defenders: Topu Barman, Saad Uddin, Tariq Raihan Kazi, Taj Uddin, Mehedi Hasan, Rahmat Mia, Shakil Ahad Topu, Abdullah Omar Sajib, Zayan Ahmed
Midfielders: Md. Hridoy, Sohel Rana, Syed Shah Kazem Kirmani, Jamal Bhuiya, Sohel Rana (Senior), Sohel Rana (Junior), Hamza Chowdhury, Shamit Shome
Forwards: Sheikh Morsalin, Md. Ibrahim, Al Amin, Faisal Ahmed Fahim, Rakib Hossain, Shahriar Emon, Fahamedul Islam, Arman Faisal Akash, Suman Reza
