Though the official signing between Saintfiet and the Bangladesh Football Federation has not been made yet, but both the parties are hoping to complete the formalities in “three-four days’ time”
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“I was here to win just one game against Nigeria and that was the only goal
He said: “We came with a game plan to make the first half goalless.
“But when Nigeria scored in the 45th minute, we knew it was over
He said: “I know people will say Botswana is a small team and we lost, but they are 103 on Fifa rankings (which is 15 places above Flames)
Without mentioning the specific dropped players, Saintfiet confirmed on Thursday that the squad will further be narrowed to 20 after the September 3 friendly match in Botswana
“I would have loved to have Esau, but I don’t think he will be fit in time for the game, so too Zicco (Mkanda) who is also in the process of recovery,” said Saintfiet
Meanwhile, Saintfiet has dropped his demand to be paid a $10,000 win bonus should he lead the Flames to victory away to Nigeria in a decisive World Cup qualifier