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India Clinch SAFF U17 Women’s Title With 5-0 Rout of Nepal

Bangladesh’s draw with Bhutan left India unreachable at the top in the double round-robin.

Overview

  • India beat Nepal 5-0 in Thimphu on August 29, moving to 15 points from five matches in the SAFF U17 Women’s Championship.
  • Pearl Fernandes and Divyani Linda scored braces, with Nira Chanu Longjam adding the opener to put the result beyond doubt.
  • The champions remain unbeaten with 27 goals scored and none conceded, extending a run of high-margin wins and clean sheets.
  • Bangladesh were held 1-1 by Bhutan earlier in the day, ensuring India could not be caught at the top of the table.
  • India will face Bangladesh on August 31 in their final fixture, having already secured the trophy.