Hosts Nepal will lock horns with Bangladesh in the SAFF U20 Championship 2024 final at the ANFA Complex in Lalitpur, Nepal on Wednesday, August 28.

The Nepal vs Bangladesh, SAFF U20 Championship 2024 final will start at 5:15 PM IST. Live streaming of the SAFF U20 Championship 2024 final will be available in India.

Under head coach Maruful Haque, the Bangladesh U20 men’s football team will aim to clinch their maiden SAFF U20 Championship title on Wednesday after finishing runners-up in the 2017, 2019 and 2022 editions of the biennial football championship.

Bangladesh booked their place in the SAFF U20 Championship 2024 final after they stunned defending champions India in their semi-final clash on Monday.

The Bengal Tigers pipped the Blue Colts 4-3 on penalties after the match ended 1-1 in regulation time. 

Asadul Islam Sakib gave Bangladesh the lead in the 36th minute before India’s captain Ricky Meetei Haobam netted the equaliser in the second half.

Later, Bangladesh’s substitute goalkeeper Mohammed Asif saved two crucial penalties in the penalty shootout to guide his side to the final.

Earlier, Bangladesh started their SAFF U20 Championship 2024 campaign with a 2-0 win over Sri Lanka before suffering a 1-2 defeat against Nepal to finish second in the Group A standings with three points from two matches.

On the other hand, Nepal reached the SAFF U20 Championship 2024 final after beating Bhutan in a penalty shootout in the first semi-final on Sunday.

The hosts defeated Bhutan 4-1 on penalties after the semi-final ended in a 1-1 draw within the regular time.

Bhutan’s Jetson Dorjee scored the opening goal of the first semi-final before Nirajan Dhami netted the equaliser for Nepal.

Hosts Nepal have been one of the dominant teams in the ongoing SAFF U20 Championship 2024. 

Nepal beat Sri Lanka 1-0 in their opening group match and later defeated Bangladesh 2-1 to finish at the top of the Group A standings with six points from two games.

Meanwhile, Nepal are the second most successful team in SAFF U20 Championship history with two titles while India have three so far.

Where to watch Nepal vs Bangladesh SAFF U20 Championship 2024 final live

Live streaming of the Nepal vs Bangladesh SAFF U20 Championship 2024 final will be available on Sportzworkz’s YouTube Channel.

There will be no live telecast of the Nepal vs Bangladesh SAFF U20 Championship 2024 final on any TV channel in India.

Nepal vs Bangladesh, SAFF U20 Championship 2024 final squads

Nepal SAFF U20 Championship 2024 squad 

Goalkeepers: Jiyarath Sheikh, Krishal Moktan, Bishal KC

Defenders: Simanta Thapa, Ashwin Ghorasaini, Bikram Tamang, Ayush Timsina, Madan Paudel, Ram Thapa, Samin Ghimire, Ninsang Limbu

Midfielders: Kushal Deuba, Avinash Syangtan, Jana Prakash Bam, Lachu Thapa, Niraj Karki, Harish Raj Bhatta, Dharbendar Kunwar, Anil Bamjan

Forwards: Samir Tamang, Nirajan Dhami, Rohan Khadgi, Saroj Darlami

Bangladesh SAFF U20 Championship 2024 squad 

Goalkeepers: Mehdi Hasan Srabon, Md.Asif Bhuiyan, Ismail Hossain Mahin

Defenders: Md. Imran Khan, Azizul Haque Ananto, Shakil Ahad Topu, Rostom Islam Dukhu Mia, Md. Rajib Hossain, Parvej Ahmed, Kamacai Marma Aky

Midfielders: Asadul Islam Sakib, Chandon Roy, Ashraful Haque Asif, Mohsen Ahmed, Iftiar Hossain, Hossain Mohammad Arian, Asadul Molla

Forwards: Md Rabby Hossain Rahul, Razu Ahmed Zisan, Mirazul Islam, Piash Ahmed Nova, Moinul Islam Moin

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