Former Indian international and national coach Nayeemuddin, who is in charge of struggling Dhaka giants Brothers Union, told reporters yesterday at the club tent that he is completely ready to take the challenge.

"To work in a country that gave birth to a footballer like Jadukar Samad is an honour. The culture here is same as India and it would be easy to work for me," said the master coach, who led Brothers to their first Premiership title in 2004 and guided India to regain the regional SAFF Championship in the next year with a 2-0 win over Bangladesh.

In his second stint as Brothers coach, Nayeemuddin who also managed the top Indian clubs like East Bengal and Mohun Bagan, informed that he has already had talks with the BFF officials but Brothers manager Amer Khan is handling the issue.

"We need to clear a few thinks like salaries and type of work. I will need full assistance of the federation," said the man from Hyderabad, whose main task would be leading Bangladesh to this year's SAFF Championship in Sri Lanka and Maldives.

"The difference between Bangladesh and Indian football is little. The Indians get more exposure and more money because of sponsorship. It has yet to happen here," he observed.

Nayeemuddin, however, was not worried the way Bangladesh's last foreign coach -- Argentina's Diego Cruciani -- had been treated and sent back without his last month's salary.

"I have a goal and would want to reach there with sincere works. These things will not cloud my thoughts," added Nayeemuddin, whose boys are now fifth in the ongoing B. League table.