DHAKA, Sept 1, 2025 (BSS) - Bangladesh U-23 football team hold their second 
training session at the Phu Tho SC training ground in Vietnam today (Monday) 
ahead of their AFC Asian Cup tourney.

The players remain in high spirits, performing well and maintaining full 
concentration on their preparations. The session focused on tactical and 
technical drills, complemented by light fun activities to foster team spirit, 
according to a message received here from Bangladesh Football Federation.

Goalkeeping coach Masud Ahmed Uzzal was found hopeful with his team's good 
result in the first match against Vietnam.

"The boys are technically and tactically very good condition and I hope that 
the boys will show good performance against in the first match against 
Vietnam," Uzzal said through a video message. 

“Vietnam is technically better side and their ranking is also better than us 
but I think the way our boys taking preparation and showing their attitude 
and high spirit I think they will able to snatch good performance against 
Vietnam,” he added. 

Team's goalkeeper Shakib Al Hasan said their preparation is going very well 
for the first match and upbeat to show good performance against in the first 
match against Vietnam.

Bangladesh have been drawn in Group-C alongside hosts Vietnam, Yemen, and 
Singapore. Bangladesh will start their tournament campaign taking on Vietnam 
Wednesday (Sept 3), followed by fixtures with Yemen on September 6 and 
Singapore on September 9.

All the matches will be held at Phu Tho provincial stadium.