SAFF – South Asian Football Federation

SAFF U20 Championship Maldives 2026

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ELANGBAM PANTHOI CHANU of East Bengal bags Best Goal Keeper Award in SAFF Women’s Club Championship 2025

Transport United bags Fair Play Award in SAFF Women’s Club Championship 2025

SAFF’S NEW VISUAL IDENTITY UNVEILED

We are absolutely delighted to see our teams compete against the heavy weights in Asia.

Members Association

Raising Standards and Bridging Nations United by South Asian Football

Bangladesh

Bangladesh Football Federation

Bhutan

Bhutan Football Federation

India

All India Football Federation

Maldives

Football Association of Maldives

Nepal

All Nepal Football Association

Pakistan

Pakistan Football Federation

Srilanka

Football Federation of Sri Lanka

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April 22, 2026

Media Accreditation SAFF Women’s Championship India 2026

22 April 2026 | Dhaka

Media accreditation is now open for journalists wishing to cover the SAFF Women’s Championship 2026, scheduled to be held in Goa, India, from 25 May to 6 June.

All applications must be submitted to SAFF by 30 April.

Please note that the approval or rejection of accreditation applications rests solely with SAFF, which reserves the right to decide without assigning any reason. Applicants are required to upload an official assignment letter from their respective media organisations, confirming that they have been designated to cover the competition.

Kindly note that SAFF will not provide any assistance with the visa process.

Accreditation will be issued under the following three categories:

PRE – Written Press
PHO – Photo Journalists
NRH – Non-Right Holder

Applicants may select only one category when submitting their application.

Link to the Media Accreditation Form

February 23, 2026

List of the EC Meetings, Standing Committee Meetings and Congress

23 Feb 2026 | Dhaka

List of the Executive Committee Meeting, Standing Committee Meetings and Congress from January 2025 – February 2026

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January 26, 2026

SAFF holds Extraordinary Congress 2026

26 Jan. 2026 | Bangkok

The South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) convened its Extraordinary Congress in Bangkok on 26 January 2026, during which the terms of the federation’s independent committees were renewed in view of the upcoming SAFF elections.

The Congress approved the renewal of the Disciplinary and Ethics Committee, the Appeals Committee, and the Electoral Committee. It also ratified amendments to the SAFF Statutes and the Standing Orders of the Congress, aligning them with the recently issued guidelines from the Asian Football Confederation (AFC).

“These decisions are central to strengthening our governance framework, upholding transparency, and ensuring the integrity of our competitions and electoral processes. I encourage all delegates to engage constructively and share your views openly so that we may reach well‑informed and collective decisions for the continued progress of South Asian football,” said SAFF President Kazi Md. Salahuddin in his opening remarks.

He also expressed appreciation for the support provided by FIFA and the AFC toward the development of football in the region. A special acknowledgement was extended to the Football Association of Thailand for their assistance in hosting the SAFF Futsal Championships.

Representatives from all seven member associations of the South Asian Football Federation were present at the Congress.

November 18, 2025

South Asian Football Federation Unveils New Logo, Embracing Strength in Unity

18 Nov. 2025 | Dhaka

The South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) proudly unveiled its new logo during the Executive Committee Meeting held at the federation’s headquarters in Dhaka. The unveiling was done by SAFF President Kazi Md. Salahuddin, marking a significant milestone in the federation’s journey toward modernizing its brand identity.

“We are thrilled to unveil the new logo of the federation. It has been crafted with great care and boldly represents our identity in the global footballing arena,” said Kazi Md. Salahuddin, President of SAFF. “This design reflects our unwavering commitment to developing football across the region and embodies our motto: Strength in Unity. We sincerely hope all our stakeholders will appreciate and embrace this new visual identity.”

The refreshed branding aligns with global trends in football and enhances SAFF’s market presence through improved visual appeal and professionalism.

The new logo features a bold abbreviation of the South Asian Football Federation, symbolizing the strength and unity of South Asia, a region that is home to nearly 25 percent of the world’s population. It captures the passion and fervor that South Asians share for the beautiful game.

The design was created by Supun D. Rajapaksa from the Football Federation of Sri Lanka. SAFF had invited creative concepts from designers across all seven member associations, and Rajapaksa’s concept was unanimously selected by the Marketing and Communications Committee and endorsed by the Executive Committee.

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September 17, 2025

SAFF congress elects first female Executive Committee member

24 May 2025 | Kathmandu

South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) President Kazi Md. Salahuddin hailed the unity of the member associations of SAFF and expressed the federation’s commitment to continue working for the growth of football in the region. (more…)

April 13, 2025

SAFF Member Associations stand united for further development

Press Release
4 April 2025 | Colombo

The South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) concluded its Extraordinary Congress 2025 in Colombo with a renewed commitment from all Member Associations to work collectively towards the development of football in the region.

The congress, held on 4 April, was honored by the presence of AFC President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, who emphasized the importance of unity among Member Associations. He stated, “Strong and stable leadership is essential for the continued growth of football, and I trust that this Congress will make decisions that best serve the future of the game in the region.”

SAFF President Kazi Md. Salahuddin expressed his gratitude to AFC President Shaikh Salman, Football Federation of Sri Lanka President Jaswar Umar, and all participating Member Associations for their continued support. He highlighted the importance of youth development in the region, stating, “To be on par with the rest of Asia, we must give our children greater exposure. SAFF will ensure more competitions in the future and strengthen governance to make our youth more competitive.”

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About SAFF

Teaming Up Together, Taking the South Asian Football Forward

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.

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