All participating teams claim on winning the first SAF Under-19 Football; Nepal to take on Bhutan in the opener tomorrow

All six teams participating in the first SAF Under-19 Football Championship have claimed of clinching the title. At a press conference held at ANFA Complex in Satdobato, Lalitpur, prior to the tournament kick-off, head coaches of all teams said the chance on winning the cup was equal among all South Asian teams. Preparations are complete for the first Under-19 SAF Championship Football Tournament set to kick off in Kathmandu tomorrow. Six South Asian teams participating in the tournament have been divided into two groups. Host Nation Nepal, along with Bangladesh and Bhutan, form Group A, while India, Afghanistan and Maldives make up Group B. Other two South Asian nations Pakistan and Sri Lanka will be staying out of the tournament due to internal reasons. Nepal takes on Bhutan in the inaugural match tomorrow which will kick-off at 3.30 in the afternoon at ANFA Complex. The tickets are available at Rs. 300 for VIP section and 200 for general seats. With previously determined venue Dashrath Stadium- the only ground in the country of international standard- affected by the major earthquake of April 25, all matches of the tournament will be played at ANFA Complex in Satdobato