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Jamal not included in initial squad for FIFA friendlies
Dhaka, 30 Oct - Bangladesh coach Javier Cabrera has announced 16-
member initial squad Wednesday excluding regular captain Jamal Bhuyan for the upcoming FIFA International Friendly Series against Maldives at home in November.
The two matches will be held on November 13 and 16 at Bashundhara Kings Arena in the capital.
The coach revealed the squad consists mainly of footballers from other teams out of Bashundhara Kings who is currently participating in the AFC Challenge League in Bhutan.
Coach Cabrera will reveal the names of a few more players when Kings' footballers return home.
The national team camp with the 16 footballers will begin from Friday (Nov 1).
Bangladesh initial squad:
Mitul Marma and Md Sujon Hossain (goal keeper), Murad Hasan, Mehedi Hasan, Shakil Ahmed Topu, Rahmat Mia, Shakil Hossain, Isa Faisal and Taj Uddin (defender), Md Ridoy, Syed Shah Quazem Kirmanee, Papon Singh and Didarul Alom (midfielder), Md Shahriar Emon, Arman Faisal Akash and Mirajul Islam (forward).