Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) has dismissed English coach Gerard Jones following consecutive defeats in the AFC U-20 Championship qualifiers. The team lost to both Uzbekistan and Syria, severely hindering their chances of advancing to the final tournament stage. The decision to terminate Jones’s contract was communicated via email late Thursday night, September 4th. BFF General Secretary Imran Hossain Tushar confirmed the dismissal today. Details regarding a replacement for Jones, likely from the assistant coaching staff, are expected to be announced soon. This move comes as Bangladesh struggles to perform in the qualifying rounds, facing an uphill battle for contention. The federation hopes a coaching change will positively impact the team’s performance.