In the SAFF U20 Championship, Bangladesh edged past Nepal 1-nil in the semi-final at the National Football Stadium in Malé, Maldives, this evening to secure a place in the final.

Manik scored the decisive goal in the 11th minute, as Bangladesh delivered a resilient performance to hold off sustained late pressure from Nepal. Bangladesh will face the winner of the second semifinal match between defending champions India and Bhutan, scheduled for 9 PM IST today in the summit clash.