India U17 Women Triumph in SAFF U19 Championship with 4-0 Victory Over Bangladesh | Sports-Games
India's U17 team won the SAFF U19 Women's Championship final 4-0 against defending champions Bangladesh U19, using superior tactics and capitalizing on opponent errors, AIFF said.
- In Pokhara, the Young Tigresses defeated Bangladesh U-19s 4-0 to win the SAFF U19 Women's Championship on Saturday, February 7, 2026.
- India had sent their U-17 women's national team to the SAFF U19 Women's Championship to prepare for the AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup later this year, despite being written off by some observers.
- Julan Nongmaithem opened the scoring in the 42nd minute after Pritika Barman set her up, Elizabed Lakra scored a 63rd-minute penalty, Pearl Fernandes scored from a goalkeeper error, and Anwita Raghuraman finished in the 83rd.
- The outcome has immediate regional significance, as the win allowed India U-17 women's team to avenge an earlier 0-2 defeat to Bangladesh U-19s, a notable setback for the defending champions.
- Both teams head next to the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 later this year, with Bangladesh facing China on March 3 and India meeting Vietnam on March 4.
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India U17 blank Bangladesh U19 to win SAFF U19 Womens title - The Tribune
They may have been playing in a higher age-category tournament; they may have been written off for it. But the India U17 women's team showed their mettle in the final to clinch the SAFF U19 Women's Championship, defeating Bangladesh U19s 4-0 at the Pokhara Rangasala Stadium, on Saturday, February 7.
India U17 Women Triumph in SAFF U19 Championship with 4-0 Victory Over Bangladesh | Sports-Games
The India U17 women's football team stunned critics by dominating the SAFF U19 Women's Championship, defeating Bangladesh U19s 4-0. Despite playing against older opponents, the Young Tigresses showcased exceptional composure and skill. Goals by Julan Nongmaithem, Elizabed Lakra, Pearl Fernandes, and Anwita Raghuraman sealed the victory, reflecting their superior gameplay and strategy.
India U17 blank Bangladesh U19 to win SAFF U19 Women's title
They may have been playing in a higher age-category tournament; they may have been written off for it. But the India U17 women's team showed their mettle in the final to clinch the SAFF U19 Women's Championship, defeating Bangladesh U19s 4-0 at the Pokhara Rangasala Stadium, on Saturday, February 7.
India Vs Bangladesh Highlights, SAFF U19 Women’s Championship Final: Young Tigresses Storm To Title Win
India vs Bangladesh Highlights, SAFF U19 Women’s Championship Final: Follow the play-by-play updates from the U19 football match final, as India U17 beat Bangladesh U19 4-0 in Pokhara on February 7, 2026
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