Mirona KhatunDhaka City FC officially signed a deal with Mirona Khatun on December 24 last yearA momentous event unfolded in the Bangladesh football scenery as Mirona Khatun, a former national women’s team player, became the first woman to lead a men’s football team, reports BFF. The Bangladesh Navy athlete was appointed coach of Dhaka City Football Club as the previously appointed regular coach, SM Abu Noman Nannu did not have the prerequisite AFC “B” grade coaching license required in Bangladesh Championship League laws. Mirona achieved her B license under the AFC Coaching Courses programme initiated by the BFF. The club seized the opportunity to create history in Bangladesh football by appointing her the head coach, thus taking a momentous step forward in the country’s football arena. In a short interview, the newly-elected coach showed her ecstasy and enthusiasm along with her determination to be the best coach she can be.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 12, 2019 08:48 UTC