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SRI LANKA: The schedule for the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) U17 Football Championship has been announced, with arch-rivals India and Pakistan set to face off against each other on 22 September 2025 at the Racecourse International Stadium in Colombo.
The tournament features seven teams, divided into two groups: Group A and Group B.
Group A includes Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh, whereas Group B features India, Pakistan, the Maldives, and Bhutan.
Pakistan’s U-17 football team will start their campaign against Bhutan on 16 September before facing off Maldives on 19 September.
The tournament’s high-stakes encounter between India and Pakistan will take place on 22 September.
The top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-final, which will be held on 25 September, making every match in the event a crucial encounter.
The SAFF Under-17 Championship final will be played on 27 September.
Last year, India retained the title after defeating Bangladesh 2-0 in the final, which was played at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu, Bhutan.
On the other hand, Pakistan advanced to the semi-finals of the event after defeating Sri Lanka 5-1 in their final group stage match.
However, Bangladesh ended the Green Shirts’ journey in the tournament after defeating them in the semi-final after a thrilling penalty shootout.
SAFF U-17 Championship Pakistan Fixtures
16 Sept Pakistan vs Bhutan Group B
19 Sept Maldives vs Pakistan, Group B
22 Sept India vs Pakistan, Group B
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