On 18th November, the Bangladesh national football team will face India in an AFC Asian Cup qualifying match in Dhaka. Prior to this crucial encounter, Bangladesh will play a friendly match against Nepal on 13th November as part of their preparations. For these two matches, Bangladesh have included a fresh face in their squad: 19-year-old midfielder Cuba Mitchell.
Cuba Mitchell is not the only new inclusion, as forward Morshed Ali has also earned a place in the national squad. Although the team’s camp officially began on 30th October, Mitchell and Ali are set to join the squad this afternoon.
Following their arrival at the camp, the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) announced a preliminary squad of 27 players. However, due to injuries, a few players have been ruled out. Forward Mohammad Ibrahim and defender Rahmat Mia have been struggling with injuries, and with their condition not improving, head coach Javier Cabrera has called up Mitchell and Ali as replacements.
This will be the first opportunity for Cuba Mitchell to represent the national team. Currently playing for Dhaka Kings, Mitchell previously gained experience with Sunderland’s U-21 and U-18 teams in England. He is versatile in midfield, excelling in defensive, central, and attacking roles.
Morshed Ali has earned his spot in the squad due to his impressive performances, particularly in the AFC U-23 Championship qualifying camp, where he caught everyone’s attention with his exceptional skills.
The inclusion of these two young players has created much excitement among football fans, especially given their dynamic playing styles and speed.
Here is a summary of the new players:
| Player Name | Position | Club | Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuba Mitchell | Midfielder | Dhaka Kings | 19 |
| Morshed Ali | Winger | Fortis FC | – |
This marks a new era for the Bangladesh football team, with exciting potential especially with the inclusion of these talented young players.