Bangladesh are set to take on Bhutan in their second Group C match of the 2027 AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualification campaign on Saturday, November 14, at the Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi Stadium in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. The encounter is scheduled to kick off at 9:20 pm Bangladesh time, with the young Bangladesh side looking to deliver a better performance after suffering a disappointing defeat in their opening fixture. The match will provide another opportunity for the team to make progress in the qualifying competition and improve their position in the group.
Bangladesh began their campaign with a 5-1 loss against Syria in their opening group-stage encounter. They will now turn their attention to Bhutan as they seek a positive response in their second outing. Bangladesh are placed in Group C alongside Syria, Bhutan, Macau and the United Arab Emirates. Following the Bhutan fixture, the team will face Macau on November 17 before completing their group-stage campaign against the UAE on November 20. With three matches remaining in their schedule, Bangladesh will be eager to improve their overall performance and gain momentum for the upcoming challenges. The clash against Bhutan will be another important test for the young footballers as they continue their pursuit of a place in the 2027 AFC U-17 Asian Cup.