Maruful Haque is undoubtedly one of the country's top coaches, with his domestic achievements underscoring his credentials. The 54-year-old added another accolade by guiding Bangladesh's youth football team to their maiden SAFF U-20 Championship title.

“They are very talented. I firmly believe they will represent Bangladesh national team in future,” said Bangladesh Under-20 team coach Maruful Haque after returning home. 

In an enthralling final at the ANFA complex in Lalitpur, the boys in Red and Green beat Nepal 4-1 to clinch their maiden trophy in the regional youth championship in their sixth attempt.

Mirajul Islam scored a brace and set up a third for Rabby Hossain Rahul as Bangladesh clinched the title of the SAFF U-20 Championship for the first time with a scintillating 4-1 win against hosts Nepal in the final in Lalitpur today.

The Bangladesh team management will be hoping to field a fully fit squad in the final of SAFF U-20 Championship when the men in red and green take on hosts Nepal at the ANFA complex with a target of winning the elusive title of regional youth championship.

Substitute goalkeeper Mohammad Asif saved to crucial penalties in the penalty shootout as Bangladesh made it to the final of SAFF U-20 Championship with a 4-3 win over India in the second semifinal at the ANFA Complex in Lalitpur, Nepal today.

However, Maruful remains optimistic about going all the way in the tournament.

Bangladesh advanced into the semifinals of the SAFF U-20 Championship with a 2-0 win over Sri Lanka in first Group A match at ANFA Complex in Nepal today.

Bangladesh are still seeking their first title in this competition.

In previous five editions, Bangladesh had to be content with finishing second three times.

Veteran coach Maruful Haque is looking forward to guiding the Bangladesh under-20 football team to the final of the SAFF Under-20 Championship in Nepal later this month as he returns to coaching after a year-long sabbatical.

Bangladesh once again had to be content with a second-place finish in the SAFF U-20 Championship after suffering a massive 5-2 defeat to hosts India in the final at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar tonight.

Bangladesh emerged as group champions and booked a place in the SAFF U-20 Championship final after playing out a 1-1 draw against Nepal in an ill-tempered final group-stage match at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar yesterday.

Bangladesh can confirm a berth in the final of the SAFF U-20 Championship with a win against Nepal in their group final match at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar today and underpinning their hopes will be forward Mirajul Islam.

Bangladesh have to wait to secure a place in the final of SAFF U-20 Championship after India inflicted a massive 8-0 defeat to Nepal in their third match at Kalinga Stadium in Bhuvaneswar, India tonight.