Matsushima Sumaiya is the only daughter of Bangladeshi father Masudur Rahman and Japanese mother Tamomi Matsushima. Born in Japan. However, the pull of football came to Bangladesh long ago. Two years ago, he made it to the camp of the red-green team. Since then, the 23-year-old winger has made his home at the Bafuff Building. From there practicing for the national team… playing. This time, Sumaiya is one of the members who won the title in SAF women's championship in Kathmandu, Nepal. Although he got a chance to play as a substitute in only one match. But no regrets. The title is still floating in euphoria. The Japanese mother is not less happy with the success of the daughter as well as the father.
Sumaiya was born and spent her childhood in Japan. So he has mastered the Japanese language well. But they are trying to seize Bengal by coming to Bangladesh. Even if you can speak and understand a lot, you cannot read. Getting involved with football while in Japan. When he came to Bangladesh at the age of 9, he did not break the relationship with him. Football practice continued. Then at one stage he got a call to the Bangladesh national team. Sometimes he has played in the Maldives League. Still fighting with myself.
Although Sumaiya has to sit a lot in Safa. So what! He has no regrets about it. He told Bengali Tribune that, 'I was able to play as a substitute in only one match. Against Bhutan. I have no problem with that. Our team won. We are very happy with that. We are all still rejoicing.'
Rituparna Chakma, who played in Sumaiya's position, scored the trophy. Sumaiya said, 'I have a great relationship with Ritu. Same with everyone. Now he is playing well in that position. I'm trying too. It didn't feel bad not being able to play. The first time I tasted a trophy, this joy is different.'
Sumaiyar made his debut against Nepal last year. Bafufe has already left his home in Ayesh for football. Piling up there. Sharing a bathroom with everyone. There is also a problem with food. Still football is his meditation, 'I am very comfortable at home. Many people live in one room in the camp. The bathroom is one. In addition, there is a problem with eating. There are spicy foods. I have trouble coping. Can't even eat it all the time. Still taking it.'
Sumaiya misses the Japanese food when he comes to the national team's residential camp at Bauffe Bhavan. Especially his mother used to make a lot of things. Sumaiya herself said, 'I miss Japanese sushi and ramen a lot. If you can't eat food with jhal masala properly in the camp, then you cook something else yourself. Have to rely on pasta. Mom almost always brings food. You can say that I have adapted a lot.'
However, Sumaiya said that the mother's contribution is more than the father's for coming so far, 'Mother gives more motivation than my father. Mother bought me expensive boots. Always encourage to play. Go to the field sometimes. He also wants me to become a good footballer. I can play for Bangladesh. Apart from father, mother seemed to be the most happy to hear that Saffe became the champion. His joy was to be seen.'
Sumaiya are three brothers and sisters. Sumaiya has only taken a Bangladeshi passport. The photo of Saaf falling asleep with the trophy that night after winning is still viral on social media. Talking about that photo, Sumaiya's smile, 'Actually, I saw Messi taking pictures while sleeping like this. My roommate is Captain Sabina. After he brought the trophy, I celebrated the trophy like Messi.'
Sumaiya is going back to Japan tonight. To see the sick grandmother. Return to the camp. Then the fight will continue to get a place in the eleventh. By working hard, one day maybe there will be a place.
