Bangladesh Stars Suffer Injuries in Friendly Match

On November 10, 2025, Bangladesh's national football team played a 2-2 draw with Nepal in a FIFA friendly match at Dhaka's National Stadium. The game ended with two concerning moments for the home side, as star midfielder Hamza Choudhury and left-back Zayyan Ahmed were both forced off the field due to injuries.

Choudhury, who had delivered one of Bangladesh's most memorable individual performances in recent years, departed in the 80th minute after feeling discomfort in his leg. The Leicester City defensive midfielder had earlier dragged Bangladesh back into the contest, first leveling the score with a stunning bicycle kick just after half-time and then calmly lifting in a Panenka penalty five minutes later to make it 2-1.

Zayyan's withdrawal moments later also caused further anxiety for the home fans. The US-based defender went down off the ball and required attention before being helped off the field, raising fears of a muscle injury.

However, head coach Javier Cabrera moved quickly to reassure supporters, confirming that both players had suffered only minor muscle issues and were expected to be available for Bangladesh's crucial Asian Cup Qualifier against India on November 18, barring any setbacks. Choudhury and Zayyan also echoed the coach's confidence, stating that their injuries were "nothing too bad" and "nothing serious" respectively.