Dhaka | 13 September 2026

The South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) has awarded the exclusive commercial rights for the Tecno SAFF Championship 2026, scheduled to be held in Dhaka, Bangladesh, from 4 to 17 November 2026, to TSA Sports and Entertainment, a Bangladesh-registered sports marketing and event management company.

Under the agreement, TSA Sports and Entertainment will serve as the exclusive rights holder of the tournament and will be responsible for the championship’s marketing, broadcasting, sponsorship, commercial activities, and event management.

The partnership marks a new chapter for the region’s premier international football competition, with SAFF and TSA Sports and Entertainment working together to enhance the tournament’s commercial value, audience reach, and overall fan experience.

Now, SAFF will work in close collaboration with TSA and Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) to deliver the competition.

“Having TSA and BFF on board for the upcoming Tecno SAFF Championship is a significant step towards our mission of developing football in South Asia. Football thrives when strong marketing and commercial opportunities are in place, and we are confident that TSA and BFF will play a vital role in achieving this objective. Their expertise, presence, and commitment to the competition will add immense value, and we believe they will help elevate the Tecno SAFF Championship to even greater heights,” said SAFF General Secretary Purushottam Kattel.

SAFF looks forward to working closely with TSA Sports and Entertainment and BFF to deliver a successful and memorable edition of the Tecno SAFF Championship 2026 while continuing to promote the growth and development of football across the region.

1 July 2026 | Dhaka

SAFF Congress 2026, 1 August, Bhutan 

In accordance with Article 25.2 of the SAFF Statutes and Article 10.2 of the SAFF Electoral Code, the Member Associations of the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) were notified of the elections to be held at the SAFF Ordinary Congress on 1 August 2026 in Bhutan for the term 2026–2030.

Member Associations were invited to submit nominations for the following positions pursuant to Article 31.1 of the SAFF Statutes:

* SAFF President;
* Two (2) SAFF Vice Presidents;
* Three (3) SAFF Executive Committee Members; and
* One (1) SAFF Female Executive Committee Member.

The position of AFC Executive Committee Member representing SAFF was not included in the present electoral cycle as the current AFC Executive Committee term expires in 2027.

Following the nomination period, SAFF received the following nominations:

Candidates for Elections

•  SAFF President

         Kazi Md. Salahuddin (Bangladesh)

• SAFF Vice President

         Jaswar Umaru Lebbe (Sri Lanka)

• SAFF Executive Committee Members 

         Sabbir Ahmed Arif (Bangladesh)
Hussain Shafiu (Maldives)

• SAFF Female Executive Committee Member

         Zimbiri (Bhutan)

The nominated candidates were subsequently subject to eligibility checks conducted by the SAFF Electoral Committee in accordance with Article 31.5 of the SAFF Statutes and Articles 4.1.14 and 9.1 of the SAFF Electoral Code.

As the number of eligible candidates does not exceed the number of available positions, the candidates shall be elected by acclamation in accordance with Article 24.2 of the SAFF Statutes.

The SAFF Electoral Committee is responsible for all matters relating to the organisation, conduct and supervision of the elections and shall oversee the electoral process to ensure that it is carried out in a transparent, fair and democratic manner.

The final list of eligible candidates has been confirmed by the SAFF Electoral Committee and is published in advance of the SAFF Ordinary Congress in accordance with Article 9.3 of the SAFF Electoral Code.

The positions of one (1) SAFF Vice President, one (1) SAFF Executive Committee Member, and one (1) AFC Executive Committee Member representing SAFF remain unfilled in the present electoral cycle. These positions shall therefore be carried forward and will be subject to nomination and election at the next SAFF Congress in accordance with the relevant provisions of the SAFF Statutes and the SAFF Electoral Code.

23 June 2026 | Dhaka

The South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) invites applications from qualified auditing firms for the 2026 and 2027 audit cycle.

Interested firms are requested to submit their proposals, clearly outlining their technical qualifications and proposed fee structure.

Applications must be sent via email to info@saffederation.org no later than 30 June 2026.

SAFF looks forward to receiving submissions from experienced and reputable auditing firms.

23 Feb 2026 | Dhaka

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