Aminul clears position on Zaima’s Chelsea association

State Minister for Youth and Sports Md Aminul Haque has clarified recent discussions regarding Zaima Rahman’s passion for football and her opportunity to play for Chelsea’s age-group team, saying his statements are being misrepresented on social media.

Speaking to the media, Aminul explained that Zaima played football while attending school in London, which led to her opportunity to join Chelsea’s youth team as a goalkeeper.

He said he personally heard from Prime Minister Tarique Rahman that Zaima had experience as a goalkeeper during her school years.

The state minister added that while she had the opportunity to play in Chelsea’s youth team during her school days, her parents, Tarique Rahman and Dr Zubaida Rahman, encouraged her to prioritise her studies.

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Recalling a personal encounter, Aminul said that when Zaima visited Mirpur to watch a cricket match, they reminisced about goalkeeping. He quoted her saying, “Uncle, I used to be a goalkeeper in school like you,” highlighting her skill in the position due to her height and aptitude.

Aminul emphasised that in Europe, balancing sports and education is an important part of a child’s development. He added that while Zaima loved sports, she ultimately focused on her education in accordance with her family’s wishes.

The minister clarified the matter to address misunderstandings that had arisen on social media regarding Zaima’s involvement in Chelsea’s youth team.