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July 1, 2026
Candidates for Elections – SAFF Congress 2026

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.

 

June 23, 2026
Invitation for Audit Proposals (2026 & 2027 Cycle)

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.

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 –

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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.

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.”