India defeated Bangladesh 2-0 to win the SAFF U16 Championship 2023 at Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu, Bhutan.
For the Blue Colts, Bharat Lairenjam in 8’, Levis Zangminlun in 74’ scored the goals.
Earlier, India topped group A with 1-0 win over Bangladesh & Nepal. In semi-finals, India defeated Maldives 8-0.
Suraj Singh won Best Goalkeeper award while Mohammed Arbash won Most Valuable Player & Highest Scorer award.
INDIA XI: Aheibam Suraj Singh, Mate Ngamgouhou, Karish Soram, Mohammed Kaif, Levis Zangminlun, Md Arbash (Manbhakupar Malngiang, 83’), Bharat Lairenjam (Aiborlang Kharthangmaw, 90’), Vishal Yadav (Bobby Singh, 83’), Samson Ahongshangbam (Rishi Singh Ningthoukhongjam, 90’), Yaipharemba Chingakham, Thoungamba Singh Usham.
Picture Courtesy: AIFF Media
