Hamza eyes SAFF title

Hamza Choudhury has set his sights on silverware after Bangladesh’s encouraging displays, insisting the team now carries the belief to challenge for titles despite being ranked below regional rivals.

Speaking to ESPN after the match against Singapore, Hamza outlined the team’s immediate plans.

“I think we’ll probably have some friendlies in the summer,” he said.

The Leicester City midfielder made it clear that expectations have risen sharply following improved form.

“And then we’ll have SAFF, I think in September, which we expect to win,” he declared. “I think within the country, and within ourselves, we’ve put that expectation now on us after some of the displays.”

Looking further ahead, Hamza remained optimistic about continental ambitions.

“And then, we look forward to the 2027 campaign and, Inshallah, we’ll be able to qualify for the next Asian Cup.”