Bangladesh skipper Mamunul Islam Mamun said they want to win the final match of Bangabandhu International Gold Cup Football Tournament and dedicate this title to the honour the martyrs, who sacrificed their lives during the War of Liberation in 1971. 

'We want to win the final match for the martyrs of liberation war, as we all know because of their contribution we are now able to wear the red and green jersey,' said the Bangladesh skipper at a pre-match final press conference held on Saturday afternoon at the Bangladesh Football Federation conference room. 

He said whereas his team is concern, 'Our team is ready and mentally prepared ahead of the vital tie.'

Asked whether a day would be enough for them to recover before a vital match, the midfielder said it's not enough for to recover completely but the support of the local fans will compensate the shortfall and partisan crowd would inspire them to display another positive brand of soccer. 

When asked whether they are thinking in terms of taking revenge as they lost their first match. Mamun said, 'Not at all, we are not thinking of revenge.' 

We are happy that we have made to the final in a contest which is being played after the gap of 15 years and now our only intention is to lift the cherished title. 

Bangladesh head coach Lodewijk de Kruif said the final is very important for every reasons of Bangladesh as they finished a good semi-final and looking forward a good final. 

'We played very good football in the last match. We were organised in the first 45 minutes and we hope to win the cup as boys are motivated and excited before the grand finale,' said the Dutch coach. 

Malaysia coach Rajip Ismail thanked Bangladesh team as they reached the final and hopes to win the trophy saying, 'We won the first edition title in 1996 and hope we’re going to do the same again tomorrow.'

Terming the final match as tough one the Malaysian coach said the game is new and the venue is different compared to their first match's victory against Bangladesh in Sylhet. He also noted that Bangladesh has been gradually improving side.  

Asked whether they feel any pressure to play in front of big crowds, Rajiv said his boys would go the field with free of any mental pressure rather the home side would be under pressure as their supporters must have high expectation from home team in the final. 

Malaysian skipper Naziul Nayeem said the final would be very tough for both the teams as the final is always a challenging and pressure game. 

In reply he said they don't feel any pressure of playing in front of big crowds as each single player of his team is ready to give their best in final match.

Meanwhile, Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) president Kazi Salahuddin offered exciting gifts to encourage our footballers.

The president promised Tk 1 crore for the booters if they seal crowned in the final against Malaysia at Bangabandhu Gold Cup.