Own Correspondent, Dhaka
Disclosure: 19 November 2024, 11: 30
Bangladesh won against Maldives with Papon Singh's last minute goal. Photo: Facebook
At least the end of the year has been won by the Bangladesh football team. Papan Singh was the architect of the great victory against Maldives in the last minute. The name 'Papan' was very well known in the country's sports arena because of the former BCB president. And footballer Papon returned from hiding as a hero. From now on, I don't want to hide anymore, I want to play regularly in the best XI. This midfielder of the Bangladesh team wants to enter the field from the beginning of the match.
Papon made his debut in the national team in 2022 from the age group. He has played only three matches since then. Played in all three matches as a substitute. Although he has no regrets about it. Papon said to the newspaper yesterday, 'If I had a little more opportunity, I could have done better. Now the coach has done what he thinks is best. I have no question about the coach's responsibility. He is very smart, teaches us all kinds of tricks. Maybe we just can't learn. But my goal is to be a regular in the top XI. I will work as much as necessary for that purpose.'
Hailing from Barhatta in Netrakona district, Papon has been showered with praise ever since his winning goal against Maldives. “It was the last international match of the year,” he said. It was very important to win the match. More than satisfied to give a victory to the people of the country. Many people have called from the area. Mom also watched the game. This is a joy in everyone, this is the purpose of scoring.'
Papon's club career is slowly becoming prosperous. North Baridhara will play for Mohammedan in the jersey of Dhaka Abahani. He has many dreams about club football. However, as a football player, Papon feels the lack of a field in the club, 'We don't have a field at all. Club ball and national team—I think if there is enough ground, the players don't have to think about preparation. As you will see in countries around the world, clubs have their own grounds. But here is different. If the club had its own ground, there would be many advantages. For example, there is a stadium in Netrakona in my locality. I myself played there as a child. But the situation is getting worse day by day! No maintenance is done. These aspects should be looked into.'