Colombo, Sept. 16 -- The India U17 men's team is set to begin their SAFF U17 Championship 2025 campaign against the Maldives in Group B on Tuesday at the Racecourse International Stadium in Colombo, as per the official website of All India Football Federation (AIFF).

All seven SAFF nations are taking part in this year's edition. Group A consists of hosts Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Bangladesh, while Group B will see the Blue Colts go up against Maldives, Bhutan, and Pakistan. The top two from each will advance to the semi-finals on September 25. The final will be held on September 27. India are the defending champions, having won the SAFF U17 title in Bhutan last year after beating Bangladesh 2-0 in the final.

The Blue Colts' head coach, Bibi...