March 26, New Delhi – The Indian men's team will kick off their South Asian Football Federation Under-20 Championship campaign with a thrilling match against Pakistan in the Maldives today.
Placed in Group B alongside Pakistan and Bangladesh, India face a challenging schedule in the three-team group. With only two group matches, even a single victory could be enough to qualify for the semi-finals.
The stakes have further increased after Bangladesh defeated Pakistan 2-0 in the opening Group B match. The championship also serves as preparation for the upcoming AFC Under-20 Asian Cup qualifiers. India will face Bangladesh in their second match on Saturday.