SAFF Champions Bangladesh U-20s Return Home to Hero’s Welcome Today

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Publish : 04 Apr 2026, 12:50 PM

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The heroic Bangladesh U-20 national football team are set to receive a grand welcome as they return home on Saturday, fresh from their historic SAFF U-20 Championship victory in the Maldives.

The champions are expected to touch down at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 6:35 pm on this day.

Bangladesh clinched the coveted title on Friday night after a nerve-wracking final against arch-rivals India at the National Football Stadium in Male, Maldives.

Bangladesh Clinch SAFF Championship, Heartbreak for India in Penalty Shootout

After a hard-fought regulation time ended in a 0–0 draw, the match proceeded to a dramatic penalty shootout.

In the high-pressure tie-breaker, Bangladesh displayed superior composure, defeating India 4–3.

The victory was sealed when American expatriate Ronan Sullivan clinicaly converted the fifth and final spot-kick, sparking wild celebrations among the players and Bangladeshi fans across the globe.

This triumph marks a significant milestone for Bangladesh’s youth football, as the team returns with the trophy to a nation eager to celebrate its newest sporting icons.

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