India beat Nepal to clinch SAFF U-17 Championship Title in Colombo: India has secured the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) U-17 Championship title after defeating Nepal by 4-0 in the final in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
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Boby Singh, Korou Singh, captain Vanlalpeka Guite, and Aman scored a goal each, to shape a resounding victory in India’s favour. With this win, India retains the title. In the group league, Nepal defeated India 3-1. However, in the final, India produced a clinical performance, to lift the title for the fourth time.
India has played well to lift the title for the fourth time (2013, 2017, 2019, 2022). India captain, Vanlalpeka Guite has named the Most Valuable Player of the Tournament, while goalkeeper, Sahil won the Best Goalkeeper awards
- SAFF members: Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka
- SAFF HQ: Dhaka
