Nat'l booters in Malaysia

The Bangladesh national football team had their first practice session in the afternoon after landing in Malaysia in the early hours of yesterday as they were getting ready for a friendly match against the hosts tomorrow as part of their preparation for the September 3 World Cup qualifier against Australia in Perth.

The players had practised for two hours at the Padang Latihan Sime Darby and all members of the squad were fine, informed a Bangladesh Football Federation press release.

The players are scheduled to have their final practice at the match venue, Shah Alam Stadium, today afternoon.