India’s stranglehold on the SAFF U-17 championship remained intact as they retained the title, defeating Bangladesh 2-0 in the final of the 2024 edition at the Changlimithang Stadium here on Monday.

After a barren first half, Mohammed Kaif put India ahead with a header in the 58th minute. Whatever challenges Bangladesh were left with were finished off by Mohammed Arbash in the 90+5 minutes with a stinging left-footer.