2017 SAFF U-18 Championship


The 2017 SAFF U-18 Championship was the 2nd edition of the SAFF U-18 Championship, an international football competition for men's under-18 national teams organized by SAFF. But since most teams use to send their U-18 team keeping in mind 2018 AFC U-19 Championship qualification it has been officially changed to U-18 tournament. The tournament was hosted by Bhutan 18–27 September 2017.
It was the first time that Bhutan was hosting SAFF event.

Host selection

A draw for tournament ceremony was held on 10 July 2017 at conference room of Bangladesh Football Federation.
SAFF general secretary Anwarul Haque Helal and BFF general secretary Abu Nayeem Shohag, were among others present on the occasion.

Player eligibility

Players born on or after 1 January 1999 are eligible to compete in the tournament.

Participating teams

On 6 September 2017 it was announced that Sri Lanka withdrew from the tournament whereas Pakistan didn't take part due to internal turmoil.
TeamAppearances in the
Previous
2ndSemi finals
2ndGroup Stage
2ndRunners-Up
2ndGroup Stage
2ndChampion

Venue

Thimphu
Changlimithang Stadium
Capacity: 25,000

Match officials

; Referees
; Assistant Referees
;Referee Supervisor

Format

After Sri Lanka U18 opted out from the event. Now the championship will be played on round robin basis. Each team will face every other team once respectively and the team with the most points will win the title.

Standings


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Awards

The following awards were given for the 2017 SAFF U-18 Championship.

Goalscorers

; 5 Goals
; 3 Goals
; 2 Goals
; 1 Goal