Kathmandu, Dec. 21 -- The SAFF Championship was something "we wanted to conquer and make history-and we did it," a proud Anthony Samson Andrews, the head coach of East Bengal FC, said in the post-match press conference after defeating the home side-Armed Police Force (APF) FC-in the final of the inaugural SAFF Women's Club Championship on Saturday.

"It was our third trophy this season-after the Indian Women's League and the Kanyashree Cup-and we are happy to give this good time to the fans."

East Bengal, who won their maiden Indian Women's League title in the 2024-25 season and entered the SAFF tournament, lifted the title of the first edition as the only unbeaten team, that too without conceding any goals in five matches. It was East B...