Sabina Khatun, who led the Bangladesh national women’s football team becoming champion in the SAFF Women Championship, was given a heartfelt reception on return to her hometown of Satkhira on Friday, report UNB.

Captain Sabina led Bangladesh women soccer team from the front as he was the top goal scorer of the tournament and also got the award of most valuable player.

Thousands of people flooded the streets as she later toured Satkhira city in an open mini-truck decorated with flags, banners and flowers. Subsequently, she went to her house in the city's Sabujbagh area.

Overjoyed by the grand reception, Sabina told reporters that she was very happy.

“I have been struggling in the field for the past 12 years and now I feel that I have achieved my goal. After winning the hearts of the 16 crore people of Bangladesh, I don't want to stop," she said.

Sabina said that she had urged the district authorities to build a stadium in Satkhira, where all modern facilities will be available for women players.

Mir Tajul Islam Ripon, joint general secretary of the Satkhira District Sports Association, said that preparations are now under way for giving another grand reception to both Sabina and Masura Parveen, another player of the winning team.

Bd-pratidin English/Lutful Hoque