The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Dhaka

Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) is thinking to hold the qualifying round matches of the Federation Cup Football outside Dhaka.

The 11-team Federation Cup is scheduled to begin on July 26 at the Bangabandhu National Stadium (BNS), while the final round on July 31.

Talking to reporters at the BFF Bhaban today BFF president Kazi Salahuddin said that they are thinking to roll the qualifying round matches in Narshingdi and Gazipur.

Explaining the reasons the BFF boss said that if they hold the matches at BNS in the rainy weather, the ground would become more unplayable to hold the upcoming meets.

"Actually we are thinking to spread the football outside the capital city so that the local spectators are attracted more in the game. In the meantime the BNS ground will remain smooth for holding the next round matches," he said.

Salahuddin said it would be better to organize the final round of the Federation Cup after the Olympic Games to bring more focus on football.

The Olympic Games will be held on August 8-14 in China capital of Beijing.

Salauddin said that he would likely sit with all participating clubs of the Federation Cup to discus the issue.