26 July 2026 | Dhaka
Agenda of the SAFF Ordinary Congress 2026 scheduled to take on 1 August in Thimphu, Bhutan.
26 July 2026 | Dhaka
Agenda of the SAFF Ordinary Congress 2026 scheduled to take on 1 August in Thimphu, Bhutan.
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
Kazi Md. Salahuddin (Bangladesh)
Jaswar Umaru Lebbe (Sri Lanka)
Sabbir Ahmed Arif (Bangladesh)
Hussain Shafiu (Maldives)
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
List of the Executive Committee Meeting, Standing Committee Meetings and Congress from January 2025 –
In 1997, with the aim of advancing South Asian football to a higher level and of uniting the people of South Asia through this beautiful game, SAFF – South Asian Football Federation was formed. Six nations, Bangladesh, India, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka came together, united by the love of football, to form the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF). Today, it has become a name for the festival of South Asian football culture, which is celebrated from time to time.
The SAFF Secretariat currently operates from Dhaka, Bangladesh. The South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) is the unity of south asian countries playing football and is a part of the larger Asian Football Confederation (AFC).
Over the years, SAFF grew, welcoming Bhutan in 2000 and expanding its influence across the region. Through its premier SAFF Championship, along with men’s, women’s, and youth tournaments, it has given South Asian football global recognition. From its early days under P. P. Lakshman, SAFF has proved the true meaning of its motto “Unity in Strength.” As the tournaments have shown, football can become a force that brings nations together, turning rivalries into respect and borders into bonds.
The Safeguarding team at SAFF is aimed to work together with our Member Associations to ensure that we keep football a safe space for everyone. SAFF’s safeguarding work has been closely linked to AFC’s safeguarding priorities & guidance.
Thank you for expressing your interest in becoming a part of SAFF. We’re thrilled to have you join a team as diverse as the game itself. We represent 7 different countries and member associations; work unitedly and strive relentlessly for the development of football.
