India lifted its seventh SAFF Under-17 Championship title in Colombo, with head coach Bibiano Fernandes securing his fifth SAFF crown. The Goan tactician’s journey reflects a commitment to process-driven coaching and youth development. His philosophy, rooted in realism and match-day readiness, continues to shape the future of Indian football.

Hyderabad: The rain had just eased in Colombo when India lifted the SAFF Under-17 Championship trophy for a record seventh time.

The tricolour waved proudly, and in the middle of the celebrations stood a familiar figure, Bibiano Fernandes , calm, composed, yet quietly emotional.

For him, this was a fifth SAFF title as head coach, another step in a remarkable journey that has seen him dedicate his life to shaping India’s future in football

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