India’s U-17 football team secured a hard-fought 4-2 victory over Nepal in the semifinals of the SAFF U-17 Championship, booking their place in the final for the second year in a row. Midfielder Vishal Yadav’s brace proved crucial, while a late surge from Nepal added drama to the match.
India and Nepal will meet in the semifinal of the 2024 SAFF Under 17 Championship in Thimphu, Bhutan. India, the Group A winner, will face Nepal, who narrowly qualified after a late win over Bhutan. Both teams are looking to prove their mettle in this knockout match.
India has announced its 23-member squad for the upcoming SAFF U-17 Championship in Bhutan, under the leadership of coach Ishfaq Ahmed. The team, featuring young talents, aims to defend its title from last year’s under-16 SAFF Championship. The tournament will see India compete against Bangladesh and Maldives in Group A, with matches scheduled in Thimphu. Fans can watch the matches live on the Sportzworkz YouTube Channel.
