The rebellious 18 Bangladesh women鈥檚 national football team players continued their boycott to train under head coach Peter Butler even after Bangladesh Football Federation president Tabith Awal鈥檚 initiative to break the ice between the players and the Englishman.
Tabith, who returned home from the UK on Wednesday, held a meeting with the rebel footballers and the coach Butler at the BFF House on Thursday night after having the seven-member probe committee report.
The committee was formed on January 30, after the players announced they would boycott all sorts of footballing activities until the BFF terminated Butler as their coach.
The BFF boss assured the players that their complaints would be considered and encouraged them to return to training. He also advised the Englishman to engage with the players in a gentle manner.
However, the players stood firm to their decision and chose not to attend the training camp on Saturday.
鈥極ur president [Tabith Awal] requested the players to return to training by assuring them to solve all the issues to create a comfortable environment, but unfortunately, they did not join the camp today [Saturday],鈥� a probe committee member seeking anonymity told 抖阴精品.
On the other hand, Butler was eager to welcome the players into the camp before their two-match FIFA international friendlies against hosts United Arab Emirates on February 26 and March 2.
鈥楾he 18 respected players are always welcome to join the camp. The ball is in their court now,鈥� said Butler.
The rift between the players and Butler started back in October 2024 during their SAFF Women鈥檚 Championship in Nepal, as the coach preferred young players over some seniors.
