The final, which kicks off at 3.30 pm (Bangladesh time) in Yangon, will certainly revive memories of Bangladesh's last triumph here in 1995.

Beaten 5-1 in the league stage, Bangladesh stunned the hosts 2-1 in the final under leadership of late Monem Munna and guidance of German coach Otto Pfister.

Ten years later, the national team, preparing for Asian Cup pre-qualifiers and the SAFF Championship, are rightly feeling a sense of deja vu.

"Munna is not with us anymore but we still feel his love for us and the game. Taking inspiration from him, we want convert the grief of losing a great footballer into our strength and win the final," said new captain Joy, whose side went down 2-1 to Myanmar in the league phase.

Defensive midfielder Joy, who will have to be at his best in the absence of suspended playmaker Arman Mia, added that it would be difficult to make up the loss of the ace midfielder.

Bangladesh, who began the meet with a 3-1 win over China Under-23s and confirmed a place in the final blanked the India U-19s 2-0, will be at full strength after resting seven key players in their last match against the Indians.

Striker Rokonuzzaman Kanchan partner prolific marksman Ariful Kabir Farhad, whose Midas touch has seen him the net in every match and has four goals in three games to his credit. Alfaz Ahmed will fill Arman's place on the right side of the midfield.

Argentine coach Diego Cruciani is expected to retain the 4-3-1-2 formation with Ujjal playing behind the strikers as a roaming midfielder.

"We will have to play against the home team and the home crowd which is very difficult. But I am hopeful my team will be impressive and win the title in spite of these obstacles," said Cruciani, who is in his first assignment.

"We have to utilise the chances and must be mentally strong to cross the barriers. We cannot give up before the game starts," the Argentine added.

Although Myanmar will start as favourites, their Bulgarian coach Ivan Colev played down the tag.

"The two best teams have reached the final. I am more concerned about our preparation than the result. The trophy is not a factor," said Colev, who has been preparing the under-23 side for the last 18 months for the SEA Games.

"Bangladesh are a rich and matured team. So it will be an exciting contest," added Colev, whose side thrashed India 11-0 in the opener and drew goalless with China in the last match.

The winners will pocket 15,000 dollars as prize money and the runners-up 8,000.

BFF XI probable line-up: Aminul, Hassan Al Mamun, Sujan, Nazrul, Titu, Alfaz, Joy, Matiur Munna, Ujjal, Kanchan and Farhad.