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DHAKA, Sept 26, 2025 (BSS)- Bangladesh National U-17 Football Team Head Coach Golam Robbani Choton said the boys are excited and motivated and they are fully prepared to play against strong India in the SAFF U-17 Championship.

Bangladesh will take on India in the final match of SAFF U-17 Championship scheduled to be held at Racecourse ground in Colombo, Sri Lanka tomorrow (Saturday) at 6.30 pm.

He said the boys have taken a very good preparation and if they are able to remain united and give their best in the final, there will be a big opportunity for the team to win the SAFF title.

Commenting about India, Choton said India is always a formidable opponent in the youth level and also physically strong, but he suggested his boys to remain united and play as per the plan to get the result. 

Team captain Nazmul Huda Faisal said: "We have reached the final after performing well in the group stage as well as in the semifinal ... We are very much grateful to the supports the way they have been supporting us throughout the tournament ... we must play the final to fulfill our supporters' expectation." 

The Bangladesh captain also seek more support from the nation in the final so that they can achieve the target and be able to fulfill the expectation.