In sha Allah, I will be back in June: Hamza

Bangladesh-origin English Premier League playing midfielder Hamza Dewan Choudhury departed for England to rejoin Sheffield United as his club Sheffield United prepare for a crucial match against Coventry in the early hours of 28 March.

With the club sitting second in the Championship, level on points with leaders Leeds United but behind on goal difference, every match is vital. Coventry, currently fifth, pose a tough challenge, making Hamza's availability important.

Hamza's arrival on 17 March sparked excitement among Bangladeshi football fans, which peaked when he made his international debut in a hard-fought goalless draw against India in an Asian Cup qualifier in Shillong last Tuesday.

Following the match, Hamza returned to Bangladesh with the rest of the squad on Wednesday travelling via Guwahati and Kolkata. Reflecting on his time with the national team, Hamza expressed his emotions in a video shared by the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) on its official Facebook page. "I can't explain how much this meant to me. Thank you. In Sha Allah, I will be back in June. Make dua for my good health," he said.

His short spell in Bangladesh was met with great enthusiasm. He was given a grand welcome in his home district of Habiganj on 17 and 18 March, while his training sessions in Dhaka also drew eager crowds. His composed yet commanding presence against India earned admiration, not just for his footballing ability but also for his humility and professionalism.

Earlier, Bangladesh football team returned home from India on Wednesday afternoon after playing the high voltage Group C match of the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers against their traditional rivals India at the floodlit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong.

Bangladesh team arrived Hazrat  Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka Wednesday afternoon via Guwahati and Kolkata airports.

The much talked about match between two arch rivals host India and touring Bangladesh ended in a goalless draw in the Indian hill city of Shillong Tuesday evening.

India's celebrated footballer Sunil Chhetri, who returned back to the Indian national team again from retirement to play against Bangladesh, failed to make any good and visible impact for the Indian team and finally was replaced in the 81st minute of the match.

Bangladesh, which started their four-team Group C campaign of the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers with an away match against their giant neighbor India Tuesday evening, will face Singapore in their first home and the 2nd group matches in Dhaka on June 10.

Hamza will again come to Bangladesh to join the national team before the AFC Asian Cup  match against Singapore in Dhaka Other players of the Bangladesh team back to home or in their club from airport.