Tue Oct 01 05:56:34 UTC 2024: ## India Retains SAFF U-17 Title with 2-0 Victory Over Bangladesh
**Thiruvananthapuram:** India successfully defended their SAFF U-17 Championship title with a convincing 2-0 win over Bangladesh in the final played on [Date].
The Indian team, led by former Indian star Ishfaq Ahmed, dominated the game with a strong performance. Though the first half ended goalless, the second half saw a flurry of action.
Mohammad Kaif broke the deadlock in the 58th minute with a powerful header, giving India the lead. The victory was secured in the 95th minute when Md Arbash added the second goal, sealing India’s triumph.
India’s journey to the final was marked by a dominant display in the semi-finals, where they defeated Nepal 4-2.
The victory was a testament to the team’s hard work and dedication, with Arbash being crowned the Player of the Tournament and goalkeeper Ahibam Suraj Singh winning the Best Goalkeeper award.
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