KATHMANDU, April 3: The stage is set for a thrilling finale at the SAFF U-20 Men’s Championship in the Maldives, as India and Bangladesh go head-to-head for the title on Friday.
The decisive match kicks off at 8:45 PM Nepali time at the National Football Stadium in Malé, the Maldivian capital.
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India stormed into the final after a dominating 5-0 victory over Bhutan in the semifinals, while Bangladesh secured their place by edging past Nepal 1-0.
This year, seven teams, including hosts Maldives, competed in the tournament. India enters the final as the defending champion, looking to retain their crown, while Bangladesh aims to make a strong statement with a first title win.
