The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Dhaka

Bangladesh football team returned home early Monday after their exit from the group stage of the AFC Challenge Cup held in Kyrgyzstan.

Earlier, on Friday, the national booters lost 1-2 to hosts Kyrgyzstan in their 2nd group C match at Spartak Stadium in Bishkek.

Afghanistan is the lone team from the group to advance to the next round.

Earlier, in the opening group match on Monday (May 5), Bangladesh drew goalless with Afghanistan, who beat hosts Kyrgyzstan by a solitary goal in their 2nd match on Wednesday (May 7).