Shams-Ul-Huda Football Academy in Hamidpur, Jashore, turned into a vibrant carnival on May 23, 2026. The academy proudly hosted the national launch and celebration of ‘AFC Grassroots Football Day 2026’ and ‘World Football Day 2026’. Organised by the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) under the initiative of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), this festival was held simultaneously across five venues nationwide, with Shams-Ul-Huda Academy taking center stage.
The massive gathering of budding young footballers and the colorful events caught the immediate attention of the country’s leading print and online media houses. The day-long festival witnessed the presence of high-profile national and international dignitaries. The Honorable Speaker of the National Parliament of Bangladesh, Bir Bikrom Hafiz Uddin Ahmed, graced the occasion as the Chief Minister/Chief Guest, while BFF President Tabith Awal presided over the ceremony.
The international delegates and BFF officials highly praised the world-class infrastructure and modern amenities of Shams-Ul-Huda Football Academy. The Argentinian Ambassador highlighted that private initiatives like this academy are essential milestones for nurturing grassroots talents and elevating national football to a global standard. The lush green pitches of the academy were filled with the infectious energy of hundreds of young, aspiring footballers. The day-long event featured football exhibitions, skill-tracking sessions, and friendly showcase matches. The pure joy and determination of these kids became prime focal points for sports journalists, capturing beautiful moments featured in the next morning’s sports pages.
Following the grand success of the May 23 event, prominent national dailies and sports portals published extensive feature reports on Shams-Ul-Huda Football Academy. Media reports heavily praised the academy’s residential facilities, state-of-the-art gymnasium, swimming pool, and its track record of producing elite players for the Bangladesh National Team.
Here is a glimpse of how the media covered this historic day:
Building Dreams for the Future
The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) believes that celebrating ‘Grassroots Football Day’ is vital for expanding the reach of the beautiful game and bringing the youth back to the fields. Standing tall as a Two-Star Rated Training Facility, Shams-Ul-Huda Football Academy has once again proven why it remains a pioneer in this journey. The success of May 23 has reignited the promise that the academy will continue to gift world-class footballing icons to the nation in the years to come.