The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Dhaka

Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) sought a technical director to AFC to bring professionalism in the country's football.

BFF chief Kazi Salahuddin, who returned home form Malaysia after attending the AFC Audit Committee meeting, told reporters today that he had discussion with AFC general secretary Dato Poul Moni about the steps to bring professionalism in the game.

Dato proposed the name of Richard Bates, a technical director of England Wardsforth Football Club, for recruitment by BFF.

Salahuddin said he has submitted the BFF plans for 2008-9 to AFC president Mohammed Bin Hammam.

He said he has proposed to AFC secretary to send some selected BFF staffs to AFC for training.