The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Dhaka

After a three-year gap, the Dhaka Metropolitan Women's School Football Tournament, organized by Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF), begins today (Friday) at the Dhanmondi Women Sports Complex ground with two matches on the opening day.

BFF President Kazi Salahuddin will formally inaugurate the tournament as chief guest at 3 pm.

On the day, Australian International School will face Viqarunnissa Noon School at 3:30 pm, while Aga Khan School will meet Summer Field at (1:45) pm.

Twelve metropolis schools, split into four groups, are taking part in the seven-day meet.

The champion team of the tournament will receive Tk 10,000 as prize money, while the runners-up will get Tk 5,000.

After the group phase matches, the two semifinals will be held on Oct 29, while the final is scheduled for November 1.

BFF will bear the entire budget of Tk 240,000 for the tournament.

Women Football Committee chairman Sirajul Islam Bacchu disclosed the details at a press conference at the BFF conference room Thursday afternoon.

Women Football Committee members Rashida Afzalul Nissa and Nasrin Akter Baby were present.

Participating Schools:

Group A - Aga Khan International School, Master Mind International School and Summer Field International School;

Group B - Scholastica School, Siddheshwari Girls High School and Azimpur Girls High School;

Group C - Green Herald International School, BIT and Rajdhani High School;

Group D - Australian International School, Viqarunnissa Noon School & College and Natun Kuri.