KATHMANDU: Nepal has entered the final of the SAAF Football Championship.

Nepal reached the final for the first time by holding Bangladesh to a 1-1 draw in a match played at the National Stadium in Male, capital of Maldives on Wednesday.

Anjan Bista scored the goal for Nepal.

Nepal has made it to the final for the first time in the history of SAAF Championship Football.

Suman Reza’s goal in the 9th minute had given Bangladesh an early lead.

Nepal equalized in the 88th minute through a penalty kick to secure the title.