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NDTV
18-05-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
India Beat Bangladesh On Penalties To Retain SAFF U19 Championship
India showed nerves of steel to successfully defend their SAFF U-19 Championship title, outlasting Bangladesh 4-3 on penalties after the match ended 1-1 in regulation time on Sunday. Buoyed by a raucous crowd, India took the lead in the second minute through captain Singamayum Shami before Bangladesh equalised in the 61st minute through Md Joy Ahamed. The Blue Colts didn't have the best start to the penalty shootout, trailing 2-3 after Rohen Singh's weak effort from the spot was saved by Bangladesh goalkeeper Md Ismail Hossain Mahin, handing the opposition the early advantage. But Bibiano Fernandes' boys refused to buckle. When Bangladesh skipper Nazmul Huda Faysal blazed his effort over the cross-bar, the game swung back in India's favour. With renewed belief, India converted their remaining kicks, and goalkeeper Suraj Singh Aheibam delivered when it mattered the most. He dived low to his left to deny Salahuddin Sahed. Captain Singamayum Shami, who had started the evening with a stunning goal, stepped up for the final kick. He calmly slotted it in to crown India champions once again. India had come flying out of the blocks. Within two minutes, they were ahead. Awarded a free-kick from over 30 yards out, Shami spotted the Bangladesh keeper slightly out of position and went for goal. His curling strike was pinpoint, and even though Mahin got a hand to it, the power behind the effort carried it into the net. India rode the momentum, dominating possession and pushing Bangladesh on the back foot. Their passing was crisp, their movement sharp, and their wings once again proved their most potent weapon. In the 16th minute, Omang Dodum sliced through the defence with a solo run and was nearly in for a second, but Mahin made a vital save to keep Bangladesh in the contest. The breakthrough for Bangladesh came in the 61st minute. A chaotic corner sparked a scramble in the box, and Md Joy Ahamed pounced on the loose ball, firing it past Suraj Singh to level the match. It was the first goal India had conceded in the tournament. From there, both teams pressed for a winner, but the game turned cagey and physical.
Business Upturn
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Business Upturn
Who is Singamayum Shami? Indian captain who sealed SAFF U-19 final against Bangladesh
Singamayum Shami is an emerging football sensation from India who recently shot to fame after captaining the India U-19 national football team to a thrilling victory in the SAFF U-19 Championship 2025. Known for his composure, leadership, and exceptional free-kick abilities, Shami has quickly become one of the most talked-about young talents in Indian football. Early Life and Background Born on April 18, 2007, in Manipur, India, Singamayum Shami hails from a state renowned for producing exceptional football talent. According to the All India Football Federation (AIFF), Shami represented the Punjab Football Association at the state level, indicating his early exposure to competitive football outside his home state. Shami currently plays as a midfielder for Punjab FC, a prominent club in the Indian Super League (ISL). In the 2024-2025 ISL season, Shami made five appearances for Punjab FC, demonstrating his versatility in midfield. On March 6, 2025, Shami etched his name in ISL history by scoring a goal against Hyderabad FC at the age of 17 years and 322 days, becoming the youngest-ever goal-scorer in the league's history. SAFF U-19 Championship 2025 Heroics Shami played a pivotal role in India's title-winning campaign at the 2025 SAFF U-19 Championship. In the final against Bangladesh, Shami scored a stunning goal from a direct free-kick, giving India the lead in a high-stakes match. Despite Bangladesh equalizing through Mohammad Joy Ahamed, the game ended 1-1 and moved to a tense penalty shootout. Under pressure, India fell behind after missing one of their early penalties while Bangladesh scored their first three. However, dramatic misses by Bangladesh in their final two kicks gave India a lifeline. In a fitting finale, Captain Singamayum Shami stepped up to take the decisive penalty—and calmly slotted it home to seal a 4-3 shootout victory and secure the championship. SAFF U-19Singamayum Shami Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
India Gazette
17-05-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
SAFF U-19 Championship: Bangladesh edge past Nepal to reach final
Yupia (Arunachal Pradesh) [India], May 17 (ANI): Bangladesh secured their spot in the final of the SAFF U-19 Championship with a hard-fought 2-1 win against Nepal U-19 in a tightly contested semi-final, according to the official website of AIFF. After a cagey and goalless first half, the game burst into life in the final 20 minutes. Ashikur Rahman opened the scoring in the 74th minute, breaking the deadlock with a composed finish. Nazmul Huda Faysal added a second just seven minutes later to give Bangladesh a commanding lead. Nepal responded with a late goal in the 87th minute through Sujan Dangol, sparking hopes of a dramatic comeback. However, Bangladesh held their nerve in the closing minutes to secure a narrow yet deserved victory and book their place in the summit clash. In the other semi-final, defending champions India stormed into the final of SAFF U19 Championship 2025 with a commanding 3-0 victory against Maldives in front of a passionate home crowd and under pouring rain, at the Golden Jubilee Stadium in Yupia. Goals from Danny Meitei Laishram (14'), Omang Dodum (21'), and Prashan Jajo (66') ensured a smooth passage to the title clash, as India once again maintained their perfect record -- both in terms of wins and clean sheets. Bangladesh will face the Indian side in the final. From the outset, India looked sharp, hungry, and in complete control. Dominating possession and dictating the tempo, they pegged Maldives deep into their own half with wave after wave of attacks. Their pressing game was relentless, their passing crisp, their positioning perfect. The early breakthrough came in the 14th minute following a well-worked corner routine. Prashan Jajo floated in a teasing delivery from the left, and Danny Meitei connected sweetly with a left-footed volley that took a bounce and crashed into the back of the net. It was Danny's fifth goal of the tournament and yet another example of his clinical finishing. India's second goal followed just six minutes later and was a product of seamless teamwork. Jajo once again played the architect, darting down the left wing before scooping the ball over the Maldives backline. Meitei smartly laid it off to local favourite Omang Dodum, who made no mistake from close range, giving India a 2-0 cushion heading into half-time. Though the Maldives had shown flashes of attacking flair in previous matches, they found it difficult to carve open the Indian defence. When they did manage to get shots off, goalkeeper Suraj Singh Aheibam was equal to the task. India were tactically astute in the second half, not allowing the Maldives time or space to mount a comeback. Anticipating their tendency to push hard after the break, India closed down passing lanes and nullified any potential threat. The heavens opened up in the second half, drenching the pitch and making conditions tricky. Yet, India adapted well and soon took advantage of a goalkeeping error. In the 65th minute, Jajo unleashed a powerful right-footed strike from outside the box. Maldives custodian Xahran Hassan Ziyad misjudged the pace of the shot and allowed the ball to slip through his hands -- an unfortunate moment that sealed the contest at 3-0. Despite a few late attempts by the Maldives to salvage pride, India's backline remained resolute under the downpour, wrapping up another assured performance. (ANI)
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Business Standard
10-05-2025
- Sport
- Business Standard
India starts SAFF U19 Champions with an emphatic 8-0 win over Sri Lanka
Danny Meitei scored a hat-trick as India thrashed Sri Lanka 8-0 to kick off their SAFF U-19 Championship title defence in a spectacular fashion here on Friday. Danny scored in the 26th, 31st and 50th minutes while Prashan Jajo (17th, 62nd) bagged a brace in the comprehensive win. Md Arbash (40th), Omang Dodum (48th), and captain Singamayum Shami (81st) scored one each. India, cheered on by a raucous home crowd, showed their intent from the very first whistle. With slick passing, intelligent movement, and constant pressure, India dominated every inch of the pitch and left Sri Lanka chasing the shadows. India's midfield dictated the tempo with sharp distribution, while their forwards tore through Sri Lanka's disorganised backline. On the wings, Arbash and Rohen Singh were especially threatening, generating wave after wave of attacks. The breakthrough came in the 17th minute when Prashan Jajo burst down the left flank, beating his marker with pace and precision before smashing home from a tight angle. Just nine minutes later, a misjudged backpass from Sri Lanka allowed Omang Dodum to pounce and deliver a pinpoint cross for Danny, who made no mistake with a well-timed header. India made it 3-0 in the 31st minute when Danny struck again -- this time with a powerful left-footed effort from 21 yards out that flew past stranded Sri Lanka goalkeeper Nadal Aaron Senapala. The fourth arrived before half-time, when Danny floated a cross into the box, which Jajo headed cleverly into the path of Arbash, who tapped home with ease. The second half resumed with the same energy as the first. Local favourite Omang Dodum got on the scoresheet in the 48th minute, showing brilliant footwork to beat his marker before slotting between the legs of Senapala. A couple of minutes later, Danny completed his hat-trick after capitalising on a defensive error from Omith Edirisinghe, calmly finishing from close range to make it 6-0. In the 62nd minute, Jajo doubled his tally after Senapala failed to collect a routine header from India captain Singamayum Shami, spilling the ball into the path of the forward who slotted home. The eighth and final goal was a moment of individual brilliance from Shami himself, who danced past two defenders before finishing clinically from a tight angle in the 81st minute. In the other match of the day, Bangladesh and Maldives shared the spoils with a 2-2 draw.
Hindustan Times
09-05-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
India thrash Sri Lanka 8-0 in SAFF U19 C'ship opener
Yupia , Danny Meitei scored a hat-trick as India thrashed Sri Lanka 8-0 to kick off their SAFF U-19 Championship title defence in a spectacular fashion here on Friday. Danny scored in the 26th, 31st and 50th minutes while Prashan Jajo bagged a brace in the comprehensive win. Md Arbash , Omang Dodum , and captain Singamayum Shami scored one each. India, cheered on by a raucous home crowd, showed their intent from the very first whistle. With slick passing, intelligent movement, and constant pressure, India dominated every inch of the pitch and left Sri Lanka chasing the shadows. India's midfield dictated the tempo with sharp distribution, while their forwards tore through Sri Lanka's disorganised backline. On the wings, Arbash and Rohen Singh were especially threatening, generating wave after wave of attacks. The breakthrough came in the 17th minute when Prashan Jajo burst down the left flank, beating his marker with pace and precision before smashing home from a tight angle. Just nine minutes later, a misjudged backpass from Sri Lanka allowed Omang Dodum to pounce and deliver a pinpoint cross for Danny, who made no mistake with a well-timed header. India made it 3-0 in the 31st minute when Danny struck again this time with a powerful left-footed effort from 21 yards out that flew past stranded Sri Lanka goalkeeper Nadal Aaron Senapala. The fourth arrived before half-time, when Danny floated a cross into the box, which Jajo headed cleverly into the path of Arbash, who tapped home with ease. The second half resumed with the same energy as the first. Local favourite Omang Dodum got on the scoresheet in the 48th minute, showing brilliant footwork to beat his marker before slotting between the legs of Senapala. A couple of minutes later, Danny completed his hat-trick after capitalising on a defensive error from Omith Edirisinghe, calmly finishing from close range to make it 6-0. In the 62nd minute, Jajo doubled his tally after Senapala failed to collect a routine header from India captain Singamayum Shami, spilling the ball into the path of the forward who slotted home. The eighth and final goal was a moment of individual brilliance from Shami himself, who danced past two defenders before finishing clinically from a tight angle in the 81st minute. In the other match of the day, Bangladesh and Maldives shared the spoils with a 2-2 draw.
