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Shamit Shome Officially Switches International Allegiance to Bangladesh

FIFA approves one-time association change, making the Cavalry FC midfielder eligible for Bangladesh's June international matches.

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Cavalry FC's Shamit Shome passes during an exhibition pre-season soccer match between Cavalry FC and at Calgary West Soccer Centre in Calgary on Saturday, April 6, 2024.

Overview

  • Shamit Shome, born in Edmonton to Bangladeshi parents, has switched his international football allegiance from Canada to Bangladesh.
  • FIFA approved Shome's one-time change of association, enabling him to represent Bangladesh in the upcoming June international window.
  • The 27-year-old midfielder previously earned two senior caps for Canada in 2020 and represented the country at youth levels.
  • Shome is eligible to play in Bangladesh's Asia Cup qualifier against Singapore on June 10 in Dhaka, marking a significant addition to the squad.
  • Bangladesh's recruitment of diaspora players, including Shome and others like Hamza Choudhury, reflects a strategy to strengthen its national team.