Summary of this article
India defeated Bangladesh 4-1 on penalties in final
Match ended 2-2 after regular time in Colombo
Dallamuon Gangte scored first goal for India
Bibiano Fernandes won fifth SAFF title as coach
The India U17 men's national team secured their seventh SAFF U17 Championship title, defeating Bangladesh 4-1 on penalties in Colombo. The tense final at the Racecourse International Stadium on Saturday, September 27, 2025, saw India hold their composure to lift the trophy after a 2-2 draw in regular time.
India started the match with aggression, targeting a Bangladesh team that had not conceded a single goal throughout the tournament. Dallamuon Gangte scored in the fourth minute when Gunleiba Wangkheirakpam crossed from the left wing. A Bangladeshi defender attempted a