Bashundhara Kings Women

Bashundhara Kings Women (Bengali: বসুন্ধরা কিংস নারী দল) is a Bangladeshi Women's association football club affiliated with Bashundhara Kings. It was established in 2019 ahead of 2020 Bangladesh Women's Football League.[2][3]

Active departments of Bashundhara Kings
Football (Women's) Football (Men's)
This article is about women's team. For the men's team, see Bashundhara Kings.

Bashundhara Kings Women
Full nameBashundhara Kings Women
Nickname(s)The Kings
Founded2019 (2019)
GroundBir Sherestha Shaheed Shipahi Mostafa Kamal Stadium,Bangladesh
Capacity25000
OwnerBashundhara Group
PresidentImrul Hassan[1]
Head coachMahmuda Sharifa Oditi
LeagueBangladesh Women's Football League
2020TBA
WebsiteClub website

History

Inception

On 7 September 2019, the club officially announced the name of former national player Mahmuda Sharifa Oditi as their women's team coach.[4] In October 2019, Bashundhara Kings officially informed the Bangladesh Football Federation that they want to participate in the much-awaited women’s league.[5] On 3 January 2020, It was revealed that Women’s national team skipper Sabina Khatun is likely to play for Bashundhara Kings in the much-awaited Women’s Football League.

2020 season

Bashundhara Kings formed a strong team for the 3rd edition of the Women’s Football League recruiting 23 booters, including 19 national players to finalize their squad during the transfer deadline day. They included National Women’s team Captain Sabina Khatun, Bangladesh U-19 team captain Mishrat Jahan Mousumi and key players like Monika Chakma, Krishna Rani Sarkar, Maria Manda, Tohura Khatun, and Sanjida Akhter.[6][7]

On 22 February 2020, Bashundhara Kings officially introduced their star-studded women's football team with a thoroughly dominating 12-0 win over Begum Anwara Sporting Club. Krishna struck four goals, Sabina netted three including the first-ever goal for the club within 45 seconds, Mishrat Jahan Moushumi scored two while Sheuli, Nargis Khatun and Maria Manda scored one goal each for the winners.[8] On 1 March 2020, Bashundhara Kings recorded another big win in Tricotex Women's Football League when the title-contenders handed a 13-0 defeat on Spartan MK Gallactico Sylhet FC. Monika struck four goals, Sabina netted another hattrick while Akhi scored a brace. Krishna, Tohura and Sheuli netted one goal each while Mukta Das scored an own goal.[9] On 5 March 2020, Sabina netted her third hat-trick in a row to guide Bashundhara Kings to their third consecutive victory with a 9-0 win over Nasrin Sports Academy. Tohura and Krishna scored two while Sanjida and Munni scored one goal each for the winners.[10] On 9 March 2020, Bashundhara Kings brushed aside Cumilla United by 6-0 goals. Sabina and Maria Manda struck two goals each while Ripa and Tohura netted one goal each for the Kings.[11] On 12 March 2020, Kings brushed aside Jamalpur Kacharipara Ekadash by 11-0 goals. Sabina and Tohura made hat-tricks scoring four and three goals respectively while Krishna netted two, Sanjida and Nargis scored one each for the winners.[12]

Ground

Since they do not possess a dedicated home stadium, the women's first team will play its home and away games in Bir Sherestha Shaheed Shipahi Mostafa Kamal Stadium[13]along the years.

Current squad
As of 31 January 2020[14][15][16]

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK  BAN Mahmuda Akhter
2 DF  BAN Sheuli Azim
3 DF  BAN Nilufa Yesmin Nila
4 DF  BAN Mossammat Nargis Khatun
5 DF  BAN Masura Parvin
6 MF  BAN Monika Chakma [17]
7 FW  BAN Sanjida Akhter
8 MF  BAN Mishrat Jahan Moushumi
9 FW  BAN Tohura Khatun
10 FW  BAN Krishna Rani Sarkar
11 FW  BAN Sabina Khatun (Captain) [18][19]
12 FW  BAN Shaheda Akter Ripa
No. Pos. Nation Player
13 FW  BAN Shamsunnahar
14 DF  BAN Afeida Khandakar
15 MF  BAN Maria Manda
17 MF  BAN Mst. Munni Akter
18 DF  BAN Akhi Khatun
19 MF  BAN Lipi
20 DF  BAN Survi Akter Eity
21 FW  BAN Mst. Arifa
22 GK  BAN Rupna Chakma
23 GK  BAN Rupa Akter
24 DF  BAN Ronjona Rani

Current technical staff
Position Name
Head Coach Mahmuda Sharifa Oditi
Manager Pinky Sanwar[20]
Physio Laizu Yeasmin

Team records

Head coach's record
As of 12 March 2020
Head Coach From To P W D L GS GA %W
Mahmuda Sharifa Oditi 7 September 2019 Present 5 5 0 0 51 0 100.00

Top scorers
As of 12 March 2020
Season Player Goals
2020 Sabina Khatun
15*

Honours
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References
  1. "Imrul's aim is to win women's league title with Bashundhara". mzamin.com. Retrieved 31 January 2020.
  2. "The most powerful team is Bashundhara". unb.com.bd. Retrieved 30 January 2020.
  3. "women's league will start with eight teams". The Daily Star. 27 January 2020. Retrieved 30 January 2020.
  4. "Sabina in Kings, Maria in Russel". dhakatribune.com. 3 January 2020. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
  5. "Women's Football League back after six-year hiatus". dhakatribune.com. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
  6. "Kings favorite in women's league". dhakatribune.com. 26 January 2020. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
  7. "Bashundhara Kings form strong team for Women's Football League". unb.com.bd. 26 January 2020. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
  8. "Queens of the Kings off to flying start". dhakatribune.com. 22 February 2020. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
  9. "Kings put 13 past Spartan". thedailystar.net. 26 January 2020. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
  10. "Hat-trick of hat-tricks for Sabina". dhakatribune.com. 5 March 2020. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
  11. "Bashundhara Kings brush aside Cumilla United". unb.com.bd. 9 March 2020. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
  12. "Kings earn a massive 11-0 win over Jamalpur". unb.com.bd. 12 March 2020. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
  13. "All women's league matches will be held at Kamalapur Stadium". unb.com. 11 January 2020.
  14. "Bashundhara Kings has formed a team with 19 players from the national team". Prothom Alo. 27 January 2020.
  15. "19 players from the national team". newagebd.com. 27 January 2020.
  16. "Kings announce strong team with Sabina,Maria and co". Jagonews24.com. 27 January 2020.
  17. "Monika also in Bashundhara Kings". Jagonews24.com. 18 January 2020.
  18. "Sabina in Bashundhara Kings". dailysportsbd.com. 28 January 2020.
  19. "Sabina the top paid signing". dhakatribune.com. 28 January 2020.
  20. "Pinki has become Bashundhara's manager". Ittefaq.com. 31 January 2020.


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