On the same day when the senior booters shattered hopes of the Nepalese team, the U-17 team clinched the title of Mini SAARC Promotional U-19 Football Championship held at Paljor Stadium, Gangtok on Wednesday.
The Under-17 ANFA Academy defeated State Sports Academy of Sikkim 5-4 in a tie-breaker. Skipper Ranjit Shrestha, Anil Ojha, Roshan Karki, Bikash Chhetry and Bharat Khawas convered the spot kicks.
Rupak Shrestha of ANFA Academy was adjudged best goalkeeper of the tournament. nepalnews.com bt Apr 13 06