Press Release
19 September 2025 | Dhaka
The South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) is set to host the first-ever SAFF Women’s Club Championship in Nepal from 5 to 20 December 2025.
Five clubs will compete for regional glory in this landmark tournament:
- Narsin Sports Academy (Bangladesh)
- Transports United Ladies FC (Bhutan)
- East Bengal FC (India)
- APF Football Club (Nepal)
- Karachi City Football Club (Pakistan)
This championship marks a historic milestone—not only for South Asia but also across the five Regional Associations of Asia—as SAFF becomes the first to organize a women’s club competition at this level.
“This is a historic competition, as SAFF will be the first Regional Association to host a women’s club championship among the five Regional Associations of Asia,” said SAFF General Secretary Purushottam Kattel, adding. “The recent progress of women’s national teams in South Asia is very encouraging. Member Associations like Bangladesh and India are reaching the finals of AFC competitions, while others have shown strong performances in AFC qualifiers. Through this championship, we aim to provide a more competitive environment for our Member Associations and celebrate the growing success of women’s football in the region. We hope the two weeks in Kathmandu will be a true celebration of that progress.”
The tournament will follow a league-cum-knockout format, with the top two teams advancing to the final.
