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SAFF U17 FINAL: India U17 Crowned Champions- Highlights
Get the highlights as India U17 face Bangladesh in the SAFF U17 Championship 2025 final at the Racecourse International Stadium.
SAFF U17 FINAL: India U17 set to defend title against Bangladesh- Photo credit: AIFF
India U17 successfully defended their title, defeating Bangladesh U17 4-1 on penalties after the match ended 2-2 in regulation time.
The Blue Colts drew first blood in the 3rd minute when Dallamuon Gangte converted a rebound from a free-kick. Bangladesh responded in the 24th minute through MD Manik, only for Azlaan Shah KH to restore India’s lead in the 37th minute. The equalizer came dramatically in stoppage time when MD Manik headed in from a corner, sending the match into a nerve-wracking penalty shootout.
In the shootout, India were clinical, scoring four of their penalties while Bangladesh managed just one, sealing the victory and their 11th SAFF men’s youth championship. Head coach Bibiano Fernandes, who has now guided India to five of these titles, praised his team’s resilience, discipline, and fighting spirit throughout the tournament.
The triumph reinforces India’s dominance at the youth level in South Asia, and the Blue Colts will look to build on this momentum in upcoming international competitions.
Highlights:
Live Updates
- 27 Sep 2025 12:27 PM GMT
National Anthem Time!
Both teams have lined up on the pitch as the national anthems echo around the Racecourse International Stadium. Kickoff is just moments away!
- 27 Sep 2025 12:04 PM GMT
Bangladesh U-17 XI!
Starting XI: MD Alif Rahman Imtiage (1), Nazmul Huda Faysal (2), MD Sabbir Islam (3), Ihsan Habib Riduan (4), MD Azam Khan (5), MD Ikramul Islam (6), MD Kamal Merdha (7), MD Opu Rahman (8), MD Arif (9), MD Manik (18), MD Rifat Kazi (20)
Substitutes: MD Ruhul Amin Akash (11), MD Mohin Ahmed (12), MD Tasin Saheb (13), Akash Ahmed (14), Tarek Hossen (15), Ashik Ashik (16), Bayzit Bostami (17), MD Akash Ahmmed (18), Shadat Hossain (19), MD Raj Raj (21), Mahin Miah Sojib (22), Chandro Saha (23)
- 27 Sep 2025 12:02 PM GMT
Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the SAFF U17 Championship 2025 Final!
The stage is set at the Racecourse International Stadium where defending champions India U17 face Bangladesh U17 in a thrilling showdown for regional supremacy.
Kickoff is at 18:00 IST, with the Blue Colts chasing their 11th SAFF men’s youth title, while Bangladesh look to spoil the party and claim their first crown.
Stay tuned here for minute-by-minute updates.
