India U17 vs Pakistan U17: Three players to watch out for in SAFF U17 Championship 2025 clash

India and Pakistan will face each other on Monday in their last group stage game.

India and Pakistan, arguably the two best teams in the competition so far, will square off in what will be their last group stage assignment. Both teams have won their first two matches, confirming their spot in the semi-finals. There is nothing to separate the two teams in the table with the same number of points and goal difference.

The clash on Monday will decide the group toppers in Group B. Both teams would want to finish the group stage campaign on a positive note. India and Pakistan have defeated Bhutan and Maldives in the initial games, where multiple talented youngsters left their mark. In this article, we will look at three players for the fans to keep a close eye on in this game.

Kamgouhao Doungel (India)

Kamghou Doungel opened his account in the SAFF U17 Championship with his first goal against the Maldives on Tuesday. However, he could not do much in the second game against Bhutan in what was an underwhelming outing for the forward.

Having scored a plethora of goals in the last two seasons, the Manipuri forward will be expected to put his name on the scoresheet against Pakistan. Before the knockouts, Doungel would want to add more goals to his tally.

His goalscoring form is crucial for India’s chances not only in the SAFF U17 Championship 2025 but also in the AFC U17 Asian Cup Qualifiers.

Muhammad Abdullah (Pakistan)

Pakistan’s prodigy Muhammad Abdullah has taken the tournament by storm. The forward has scored five goals so far and is the leading goal scorer in the tournament.

He kicked off the campaign with an astonishing performance, scoring a hat-trick to take Pakistan across the finishing line. In the second game against Maldives, he added two more goals to his tally.

Abdullah has the poacher’s instincts in the box and troubles the opposition defenders with his positioning. Not just that, he also has a strong aerial presence, which he has showcased through goal-scoring headers.

Dallamuon Gangte (India)

Dallalmuon Gangte scored the first goal for India in the SAFF U17 Championship 2025 and set the tone for the tournament. Gangte scored another goal in the opening game against the Maldives through a penalty.

Gangte is one of the key players for India in the midfield. His creativity is a crucial asset for Bibiano Fernandes, who uses him as a significant creator in the centre of the park.

The game against Bhutan did not go as planned for Gangte, like several other Indian players, who could not put the opposition defenders under pressure with his ingenuity. But Pakistan should be wary of his vision and precision in the upcoming game.

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