The 18-year-old US-born striker consistently impressed throughout the tournament, providing evidence of big-game temperament and technical confidence required for international football.

The SAFF Under-20 Championship-winning Bangladesh team is set to arrive in Dhaka at around 6:35pm today and will embark on a trophy parade in the capital on an open-top bus.

Bangladesh finally broke the jinx against India in finals to clinch the title of the SAFF Under-20 Championship with a 4-3 win in the penalty shootout after the regulation time ended in a goalless draw at the National Stadium in Male, Maldives yesterday.

Bangladesh regained the SAFF U-20 Championship title, beating India 4-3 on penalties after it ended goalless at full time in the final at the National Stadium in Male, Maldives on Friday.

Bangladesh will take on India in the final of the 2026 SAFF U-20 Championship at the National Football Stadium in Male today, hoping to secure a maiden win over their neighbours in the final of the tournament at any level. The match will kick off at 9:00 pm, and will be live-streamed on ‘Sportzworkz’ YouTube channel.

After dominating the opening half, the men in red and green were forced to withstand sustained pressure from former champions Nepal.

Ronan Sullivan set up an equaliser for Abdul Riyad Fahim as Bangladesh fought back from a goal down to hold India to a 1-1 draw in their final Group B fixture of the SAFF U-20 Championship at the National Stadium in Male, Maldives on Saturday.

Reigning runners-up Bangladesh are all set to renew their rivalry with holders India in the SAFF U-20 Championship, as the two neighbours face off in the final Group B match at the National Stadium in Male, Maldives today. The match kicks off at 4:45pm Bangladesh time.

Ronan Sullivan made an immediate impact on his debut in Bangladesh colours, scoring twice as the men in red and green began their SAFF U-20 Championship campaign with a 2-0 win over Pakistan at the Maldives National Football Stadium in Male on Tuesday.

Ronan and Declan, both 18, are eligible to represent Bangladesh through their maternal roots.

Bangladesh open their SAFF U-20 Championship campaign against Pakistan on March 24, before facing defending champions India in their final Group B match on March 28.

Bangladesh Under-20 national team secured a 1-0 victory over Abahani in a closed-door practice match at the National Stadium on Sunday, even before holding a single training session under newly appointed Irish coach Mark Cox. The match was part of their preparation for this month’s SAFF U-20 Championship in Maldives.

Bangladesh Under-20 national football team have begun their preparations for the upcoming SAFF U-20 Championship, with the first batch of players reporting to a residential training camp in the capital on Friday.

The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) today announced a 32-member preliminary squad for the Bangladesh U-20 team ahead of the upcoming SAFF U-20 Championship, with national discard Chandon Roy included in the list.

Maruful Haque is undoubtedly one of the country's top coaches, with his domestic achievements underscoring his credentials. The 54-year-old added another accolade by guiding Bangladesh's youth football team to their maiden SAFF U-20 Championship title.

“They are very talented. I firmly believe they will represent Bangladesh national team in future,” said Bangladesh Under-20 team coach Maruful Haque after returning home. 

In an enthralling final at the ANFA complex in Lalitpur, the boys in Red and Green beat Nepal 4-1 to clinch their maiden trophy in the regional youth championship in their sixth attempt.

Mirajul Islam scored a brace and set up a third for Rabby Hossain Rahul as Bangladesh clinched the title of the SAFF U-20 Championship for the first time with a scintillating 4-1 win against hosts Nepal in the final in Lalitpur today.

The Bangladesh team management will be hoping to field a fully fit squad in the final of SAFF U-20 Championship when the men in red and green take on hosts Nepal at the ANFA complex with a target of winning the elusive title of regional youth championship.

Substitute goalkeeper Mohammad Asif saved to crucial penalties in the penalty shootout as Bangladesh made it to the final of SAFF U-20 Championship with a 4-3 win over India in the second semifinal at the ANFA Complex in Lalitpur, Nepal today.