Archive · 29 Sep 2025
India's U-17 Team Wins SAFF Championship, Dedicated to Zubeen Garg
Imagine a soccer match between India and Bangladesh's under-17 teams.
The game was super close, ending in a tie!
Then came a penalty shootout, where each team gets to kick the ball at the goal one by one.
India's goalkeeper, Manashjyoti Baruah, saved a shot, helping India win!
They won the SAFF U-17 Championship.
It was an important victory for the team, and they dedicated their win to a singer they admired.
Now they are preparing for their next games.
India's U-17 team won the SAFF Championship in Colombo.
The final match against Bangladesh ended in a 2-2 draw, leading to a penalty shootout.
Goalkeeper Manashjyoti Baruah saved a crucial penalty in the shootout.
The team dedicated their victory to singer Zubeen Garg.
The team will now focus on the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers and friendlies in China.
- Who
- India's U-17 Football Team and Bangladesh U-17 Team
- What
- India won the SAFF U-17 Championship
- When
- September 29
- Where
- Colombo, Sri Lanka
- Why
- To win the SAFF U-17 Championship.
- Event
- SAFF U-17 Championship Final
- Winner
- India
- Winning Score
- 4-2 (Penalty Shootout)
- Location
- Colombo, Sri Lanka
- Key Player
- Manashjyoti Baruah (Goalkeeper)
- Assamese Players
- Manashjyoti Baruah, Rahan Ahmed