Bangladesh advanced to the final of the SAFF Under-19 Women's Championship after defeating Nepal 4-0 in Pokhara Rangasala Stadium on February 4, 2026. The victory marked Bangladesh’s third consecutive win in the group stage, following earlier triumphs over India and Bhutan. With this result, Bangladesh topped the round-robin table with nine points and will face India in the final on February 7.

In the match against host Nepal, Protima Munda opened the scoring early for Bangladesh, while substitute Alpi Akter made a strong impact and was named player of the match. The team’s consistent performance throughout the preliminary round ensured their place as the top-ranked side heading into the championship decider.

Bangladesh’s dominant run in the tournament positions them as strong contenders for the title, with their upcoming final against India expected to be a competitive encounter between the two best-performing teams of the event.