BFF names Mare as interim women’s team coach for Singapore friendlies

The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) on Monday has named Eric Mare as the interim head coach of the national women’s football team for a one-month assignment in the absence of regular head coach Peter Butler, who is battling cancer in England.

“Mr. Mare will take charge of the team during this period as the Bangladesh Women’s National Team prepares for its upcoming international commitments against Singapore,” the BFF statement read.

The women’s team is now training in a camp in Chattogram, ahead of two friendly matches against the hosts in Singapore on December 1 and 5. The team is set to leave for the matches on November 29.

Interim coach Mare will take the team’s charge during this period.

Earlier on Sunday, Butler informed Daily Waadaa of his cancer diagnosis. He also said that the BFF had sought his permission to look for an interim coach, which he permitted.

However, he also expressed his wish to ‘fight’ the disease and return to Bangladesh.

“The BFF extends its heartfelt best wishes to Mr. Peter Butler, Head Coach of the Bangladesh Women’s National Team, for a speedy and full recovery. We sincerely hope he regains his health soon and rejoins the team,” the BFF statement read.