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Vol. 5 Num 631 Wed. March 08, 2006  
   
Sports


BFF undecided about booters' Thai trip


Hosts Bangladesh, who begin their AFC Challenge Cup campaign against Cambodia on the inaugural day of the 16-nation meet on April 1 in Dhaka, will play their remaining group matches against Guam and Palestine on April 3 and 5 respectively.

All three matches will be played at the Bangabandhu National Stadium.

However, the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) has yet to ensure proper preparation for the home team, who have started training with 26 players. The preliminary camp concludes tomorrow.

Coach Diego Cruciani has wished to spend about two weeks in Thailand and play at least three preparation matches but the federation has not confirmed the trip so far. After getting the proposal from the National Team Management Committee, the BFF will sit today to discuss the issue. The BFF will have to spend at least Tk 8 lakh for the tour if the Thailand Football Association does not provide accommodation and food.