SAFF U-20 Championship

Interview / ‘The players have incredible love for the country’

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.

Promises aplenty as SAFF U20 champions return home

“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. 

U-20 SAFF triumph dedicated to student-led movement martyrs and flood victims

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.

Magical Mirajul helps Bangladesh to maiden SAFF U-20 title

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.

Nepal stand between Bangladesh and elusive trophy

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.

Bangladesh beat India to move into SAFF U-20 Championship final

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.

Fumble proves costly as U-20s fall to Nepal

However, Maruful remains optimistic about going all the way in the tournament.

SAFF U-20 / Bangladesh qualify for semis with 2-0 win over Sri Lanka  

Bangladesh advanced into the semifinals of the SAFF U-20 Championship with a 2-0 win over Sri Lanka in first Group A match at ANFA Complex in Nepal today.

U-20s set sights on semis in SAFF opener

Bangladesh are still seeking their first title in this competition.

August 30, 2024
August 30, 2024

‘The players have incredible love for the country’

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.

August 29, 2024
August 29, 2024

Promises aplenty as SAFF U20 champions return home

“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. 

August 28, 2024
August 28, 2024

U-20 SAFF triumph dedicated to student-led movement martyrs and flood victims

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.

August 28, 2024
August 28, 2024

Magical Mirajul helps Bangladesh to maiden SAFF U-20 title

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.

August 28, 2024
August 28, 2024

Nepal stand between Bangladesh and elusive trophy

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.

August 26, 2024
August 26, 2024

Bangladesh beat India to move into SAFF U-20 Championship final

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.

August 22, 2024
August 22, 2024

Fumble proves costly as U-20s fall to Nepal

However, Maruful remains optimistic about going all the way in the tournament.

August 20, 2024
August 20, 2024

Bangladesh qualify for semis with 2-0 win over Sri Lanka  

Bangladesh advanced into the semifinals of the SAFF U-20 Championship with a 2-0 win over Sri Lanka in first Group A match at ANFA Complex in Nepal today.

August 20, 2024
August 20, 2024

U-20s set sights on semis in SAFF opener

Bangladesh are still seeking their first title in this competition.

August 15, 2024
August 15, 2024

U-20s eye elusive SAFF trophy

In previous five editions, Bangladesh had to be content with finishing second three times.