Male (Maldives), April 2 (IANS) A familiar rivalry will take centre stage when the India U20 men’s team faces Bangladesh in the final of the SAFF U20 Championship 2026 at the National Stadium in Malé, Maldives, on Friday.With both sides having shared intense contests in recent times, including a 1-1 draw in the group stage, the summit clash promises another gripping encounter where composure and belief could decide the title. India head into the final aiming to defend their crown and secure a f…
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Male (Maldives), March 31 (IANS) Defending champions India will look to rise to the occasion when they take on Bhutan in the semifinals of the SAFF U20 Championship at the National Stadium in Malé, Maldives, on Wednesday. The other semifinal will be played between Nepal and Bangladesh.The India U20 men’s team heads into the semifinal after making full use of the three-day break following their group-stage matches. The Blue Colts used the time to recover physically and reset mentally after the…
New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) Social media can subtly interfere with an athlete’s routine, transforming brief breaks into extended distractions and gradually influencing focus, recovery, and performance. For young players seeking consistency, this effect can be even more significant. India U20 men’s goalkeeper Suraj Singh Aheibam faced this issue firsthand. On April 14, 2025, Suraj faced a tough night. Classic Football Academy had just lost the Reliance Foundation Development League final 0-3 to …
Malé (Maldives), March 27 (IANS) Buoyed by their commanding win over Pakistan, India will turn their attention to Bangladesh in their final Group B fixture of the SAFF U20 Championship at the National Football Stadium in Malé, Maldives, on Saturday.Although India have already sealed a semifinal berth, the contest carries significant importance, with the top spot in Group B up for grabs. A draw would be enough for India to finish top of the group, while Bangladesh need a win.India head coach Ma…
Malé (Maldives), March 26 (IANS) A second-half brace from Omang Dodum guided the Indian U20 men’s team to a convincing 3-0 victory over Pakistan in their opening Group B encounter of the SAFF U20 Championship 2026 in Malé on Thursday. The high-octane clash at the National Football Stadium in Malé saw the Blue Colts secure their spot in the semifinals while simultaneously eliminating Pakistan from the tournament.Dodum struck in the 64th and 88th minutes after Vishal Yadav had handed the Blue C…
Male, March 25 (IANS) With India men set to begin their SAFF U20 Championship campaign on Thursday, Mahesh Gawali spoke, reflecting on strengthening the pathway to the senior team, maintaining a consistent playing philosophy across age groups, and using the tournament as a platform to test the temperament of a promising group of young players.Indian U20 men arrived in the Maldives capital on Monday and will face Pakistan (March 26) and Bangladesh (March 28) in Group B. Gawali, who is also the In…