SAFF U-17 Championship : India win title, defeat Nepal in final

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India clinched the SAFF U-17 Championship title by defeating Nepal 4-0 in the final at the RaceCourse International Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka on September 14, 2022.

IMPORTANT FACTS -

• Bobby Singh, Korou Singh, captain Vanlalpeka Guite and Aman scored a goal each to register a resounding victory for India's side.

• In the group league, Nepal defeated India by 3-1. 

• India captain Vanlalpeka Guite was adjudged the Player of the Tournament, while goalkeeper Sahil won the best goalkeeper award.

SAFF U-17 Championship :

• It is an annual international football competition contested by the national teams of the members of the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF).

• The first edition of the tournament took place in August 2011 in Nepal.