Coach Abu Yousuf made the bold assertion because he believed his boys were more than ready to emerge as Group-5 champions beating Nepal and Pakistan early next month at home.

The matches will take place at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur.

Bangladesh open their campaign against Pakistan on December 1 and then end with a fixture against the Himalayan kingdom on December 5. Pakistan and Nepal will meet in another clash on December 3.

"We have taken adequate preparations for the last three months. My boys played as many as eight practice matches at home and abroad. So, now I think there exists a good bonding," said former national defender.

Although the under-20s went down by the odd goal in three, the youths were impressive against the national side in a practice match on Saturday.

Yousuf informed that he had worked very hard to raise the fitness and stamina levels of the players.

"For the last two months improving the fitness was my main concern. And I think I'm satisfied."

Reflecting on the strength of the opposition in the juvenile qualifying round, Yousuf was optimistic of doing well.

"We have always enjoyed good results against age-group opponents from South Asia. I expect the trend to continue here."