Dhaka, February 4: Tonny Sanneh and Linda Hamilton, the two renowned United States players who represented their country in the World Cup will share their vast experience and try to inspire the local youngsters with a four day program at the BFF artificial turf.

The two former professional footballers arrived in the country under the Sports United program, run by U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational Cultural Affairs. Bangladesh Football Federation welcomed the renowned footballers in a presser held at the BFF House on Tuesday.

Sanneh played in the 2002 World Cup and played club football for Hertha Berlin and Los Angeles Galaxy. He played 43 internationals. Linda Hamilton played for the United States women's national soccer team from 1987-1995. In 1991, she was part of the team that won the first Women’s World Cup in China. 

Sanneh hoped the youngsters would be benefitted with the program. “Throughout the world football has one language and it is the same all over the world, apart from the skill and tactics and technics the basics are same, we will try to share our experiences towards growing up the leadership qualities and the to inspire them to put the best in the field, we hope Bangladesh football grows and reach the top” said Sanneh. 

Linda Hamilton said football has provided her a lot and it’s her time to return something. “As a footballer I have been to places that I have never anticipated and I feel  football can take a girl to a higher position and we will try to inspire the girls to take an inspirational role in the society” said Linda. 

Viraj M. Lebailly, the director of Public Affairs US Embassy, Dhaka hoped these kind of programs would help strengthen the relationship of the two countries. 

BFF vice president Badal Roy, general secretary Abu Neem Shohag were also present on the occasion.