Jharkhand were crowned champions of the Sub Junior Girls' National Football Championship 2025-26 Tier 1, with a 3-2 win over Manipur in a thrilling final at Jorhat Stadium, Jorhat, Assam.
India once again stamped their authority in South Asia with a commanding 5-0 victory over Nepal at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu to clinch the SAFF U17 Women's Championship 2025 title in style. The Young Tigresses led 3-0 at half-time, as per the official website of the All India Fo
It was the Young Tigresses' third consecutive win of the tournament. Besides Anushka's (53', 61', 73') stellar performance, Abhista Basnett (23', 89') scored a brace while Pearl Fernandes (71'), Divyani Linda (77'), and Valaina Fernandes (90+2') were on target. India led 1-0 at half-time.
Pearl Fernandes (14') and Bonifilia Shullai (76') were the scorers for India, who led 1-0 at halftime. The win also consolidated India's top spot in the group. They have six points with two wins from two matches.
AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey was present as the chief guest, along with GFA president Caitano Fernandes, AIFF Executive Committee member and former India captain Climax Lawrence, and many other dignitaries