The triumph added another chapter to Sabina’s leadership legacy, following back-to-back SAFF Women’s Championship titles in 2022 and 2024 under her captaincy.

Bangladesh will conclude their campaign against Nepal on Saturday, while Pakistan face a struggling India on Tuesday.

Sabina took her tournament tally to four goals.

The Bangladesh-India fixture also offers an interesting subplot, with both teams being coached by Iranians.

Despite having a vibrant underground futsal scene, Bangladesh has severely lacked formal structures, tournaments, and international experience in the sport. That is set to change, as the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) has announced its participation in the upcoming AFC Futsal Asian Cup Qualifiers, scheduled for September.

The three-day 7-a-side futsal event will feature 24 universities from across the country.

Qualifiers run from September 20–24, with the main event set for January 27 to February 7 in Indonesia next year.