In a heart-pounding finale at Colombo’s Racecourse International Stadium, India’s U17 men’s national team overcame a late Bangladesh comeback to secure their seventh SAFF U17 Championship title on September 27, 2025.

The Blue Colts triumphed 4-1 in a tense penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw, showcasing nerves of steel and reclaiming regional dominance in youth football.

Early Blitz and Bangladeshi Fightback: A First-Half Rollercoaster

The match exploded into life early, with India striking first in the fourth minute. Gunleiba Wangkheirakpam’s pinpoint cross from the left caused chaos in the Bangladesh box, and after a failed clearance, Dallamuon Gangte pounced on the rebound to slot home. It was the perfect antidote to Bangladesh’s impenetrable defence, which hadn’t conceded a single goa

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