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DHAKA, Jan 16, 2026 (BSS) - Rajbari and Dhaka U-17 district football teams stormed into the final in Dholeshshari zone of U-17 National Football Championship eliminating their respective rivals in the semifinals held at Rajbari district Stadium in Rajbari today (Friday).

The final of the championship will be held on Sunday (Jan 18) at the same venue at 2 pm. 

In the day's first semifinal, Rajbari beat Madaripur by 2-0 goals with Arafat Sikder scored both the goals for the winners' in the 1st and 20th minutes.  

in day's second keenly contested semifinal, Dhaka district team beat Narayanganj district team by 5-4 goals in penalty shoot out after the regulation time failed to break the deadlock.

In the penalty shootout, the Dhaka district goalkeeper performed brilliantly, blocking multiple Narayanganj shots and playing an important role in the team's victory.