28 Aug, Kathmandu: The familiar rivals Nepal and India will take on each other in the final of first SAFF (U-19) Football Championship for the title.
In the second semi final match played at the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) Complex on Thursday afternoon, India defeated Bangladesh 4-3 in sudden death to secure the final’s berth.
In the first semi final match held the same day, Nepal won against Afghanistan 3-2. The final taking place on Saturday will see the topper of Group ‘A’ Nepal against the Group ‘B’ winner, India.
Of the total six countries that competed in the championship, Bhutan, the Maldives, Bangladesh and Afghanistan were knocked out.
