Bangladesh and Nepal are set to clash in the first semi-final of the SAFF U-20 Championship today. The match is scheduled to kick off at 4:45 PM Bangladesh time at the National Stadium in Mal\u00e9, Maldives. Bangladesh, the defending champions, are aiming to secure a spot in the final by defeating Nepal.<\/p>\n
The young Tigers lifted the trophy for the first time in 2024, defeating Nepal 4-1 in the final. This year, the two teams meet in the semi-finals. Hopes are high for another championship title, with the US-based brothers Declan Sullivan and Ronan Sullivan making their debut for Bangladesh. Ronan has already scored a brace in one match, and Declan, an 18-year-old defender, is expected to bolster the defense, which showed some vulnerabilities in the previous match against India. The team’s primary focus is on overcoming Nepal in this crucial semi-final encounter.<\/p>\n
Bangladesh began their campaign with a 2-0 victory over Pakistan, followed by a 1-1 draw against India, securing the runner-up position in their group with 4 points. The final of the championship is scheduled for April 3.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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