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Bangladesh set to feature Nigeria-born forward Eleta Kingsley in SAFF Championship 2021

Eleta Kingsley currently plays for Bangladesh champions Bashundhara Kings...

Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) have included Nigerian-born forward Eleta Kingsley in their preliminary 34-man squad for the upcoming SAFF Championship 2021 as they await clearance from FIFA so that the player can represent the country.

The Bangladesh football team is expected to start their preparation for the SAFF Championship from September 21 once their domestic football season gets over. The 2020-21 Bangladesh Premier League champions Bashundhara Kings will play their remaining three fixtures on September 14, 17 and 20 after which the national team will start their preparation.