President Md Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday congratulated Bangladesh Under-15 national football team for clinching the trophy of SAFF under-15 championships tournament by beating Pakistan.
In a congratulatory message, the President greeted the players, coach and officials of the team as well as the officials of Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) for becoming unbeaten champions in the tournament, report UNB, BSS.
"This is an important victory for Bangladesh football," President Hamid said, hoping thattheir (Bangladesh football team) winning spree would continue in days to come.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina also extended her heartiest congratulation to Bangladesh U-15 national football team for the victory.
In a congratulatory message, the Prime Minister said, “The whole nation is proud of seeing the team spirit of our players and their tremendous performance in the championship.”
Sheikh Hasina expressed the hope that the winning spree of the Bangladesh football team would continue in future.
The Bangladesh Under-15 football team clinched title beating Pakistan by 3-2 goals in penalty shootout in the final at All Nepal Football Association Complex in Kathmandu of Nepal.