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    India Set To Begin SAFF U20 Campaign Against Rivals Pakistan

    By IANS News March 25, 2026 • 22:40 PM View: 361
    SAFF U20 Football Championship: The India U20 men’s team will begin their SAFF U20 Football Championship campaign with a high-octane clash against Pakistan at the National Football Stadium in Malé on Thursday. An India-Pakistan encounter always carries added intensity, and with crucial group-stage stakes on the line, the opening fixture promises both drama and significance.

    Understandably, the Young Colts arrived in the Maldives capital on Monday and quickly shifted their focus to preparations for the tournament. Placed in Group B alongside Pakistan and Bangladesh, India face a tight schedule in a three-team group where every point is vital. India will meet Bangladesh in their second match on March 28. With only two fixtures in the group, a single victory could prove decisive in securing a place in the semi-finals.

    The stakes were heightened further after Bangladesh defeated Pakistan 2-0 in the first Group B encounter. That result means Pakistan enter Thursday’s match needing a win to keep their knockout hopes alive. India, therefore, can expect a determined opponent, making the contest rather tricky despite their strong credentials.

    TAGS SAFF U20 Football Championship National Football Stadium India U20 Young Colts India U20 Mahesh Gawali Blue Colts AFC U20 Asian Cup Shahzad Anwar
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