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India Wins 2025 SAFF Under-17 Men’s Football Championship, Defeating Bangladesh.

Sports | Dated: 01 Oct 2025

India won the 10th edition of the SAFF Under-17 Men’s Football Championship 2025, held from September 20 to 27 at the Racecourse International Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka. The Indian U-17 team defeated Bangladesh in the final via a penalty shootout, claiming their seventh SAFF U-17 title.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - The 2025 SAFF U-17 Championship featured seven teams – Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka – competing in a round-robin format followed by the final to determine the winner.
  • - The final ended in a 2-2 draw, with India winning 4-1 in the penalty shootout against Bangladesh. Goals for India were scored by Dallamuon Gangte and Azlaan Shah KH, while Md Manik and Ihsan Habib Riduan scored for Bangladesh.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) India’s team, coached by Bibiano Fernandes, secured his fifth SAFF title as head coach. The team’s strong performance in penalties ensured victory in the final.
  • (ii) India received the Fair Play Award for the tournament. This victory marked India’s seventh SAFF U-17 championship title, highlighting their dominance in regional youth football.
  • (iii) Key individual awards included: Md Abdullah (Pakistan) – Highest Goal Scorer with 6 goals; Nazmul Huda Faysal (Bangladesh) – Most Valuable Player; Md Alif Rahman Imtiage (Bangladesh) – Best Goalkeeper; Ihsan Habib Riduan (Bangladesh) – Player of the Final.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Recently, which country won the 10th edition of the SAFF Under-17 Men’s Football Championship 2025?

Correct Answer: India

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