In an impressive showcase of their prowess, India emerged victorious in the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Under-19 Championship, overpowering Pakistan with a resounding 3-0 triumph in the finals held at the Dashrath Rangasala Stadium in Kathmandu, Nepal.
In an impressive performance at Kathmandu’s Dashrath Rangasala Stadium in Nepal, India clinched victory in the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Under-19 Championship, overpowering Pakistan with a resounding 3-0 win during the finals. This triumph marked India’s eighth youth title in the SAFF championships, underscoring their unquestionable dominance within the region.
The lineup for India’s U19 team included Lionel Daryl Rymmei, Ishaan Shishodia, Ricky Meetei Haobam, Manabir Basumatary (substituted by Surajkumar Singh Ngangbam in the 46th minute), Raja Harijan, Gwgwmsar Goyary, Naoba Meitei Pangambam (substituted by Kelvin Singh Taorem in the 81st minute), Sahil Khurshid, A Siba Prasad, Ebindas Yesudasan (substituted by Manglenthang Kipgen in the 46th minute), and Thomas Kanamoottil Cherian.
Supreme Game-Changer
Manglenthang Kipgen (IND)
Leading Goal Scorers in the Competition (a remarkable trio of 3 goals)
- Gwgwmsar Goyary (IND)
- Jigme Namgyal (BHU)
- Samir Tamang (NEP)
Top-notch Goalkeeper
Lionel Daryl Rymmei (IND)
